Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

Level: 3


Employer: JACKSON BRIERLEY HARTHAN LTD


Location: 43 HIGH STREET

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented apprentice to join our busy and growing accountancy practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is starting their career in accounting and finance and is looking to gain hands-on experience in a professional and supportive environment.

Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Expected start date: 16/03/2026

Hours per week: 35 hours

Wage: (Annually)

Job role includes

You will work closely with senior members of the team to support the preparation of accounts, bookkeeping, and other essential financial tasks for a variety of clients across different sectors

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
  • Perform regular bookkeeping using accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
  • Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations
  • Reconcile bank statements and assist with accounts reconciliations
  • Support in the processing of purchase and sales invoices
  • Help with payroll processing, where required
  • Maintain accurate and organised client records
  • Respond to basic client queries via phone and email
  • Assist with general administrative tasks as required

 

About employer

Welcome to Jackson Brierley Harthan, accountants in Saddleworth, providing a personalised service to local business owners and individuals.

  • weighting: Essential
  • qualificationType: GCSE
  • subject: English and Maths
  • grade: 4-9 (A*-C)

The apprentice will attend Oldham College one day a week for off-the-job training.

    Full-time position for the right candidate.

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative

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Duration: 18 months

Expected start date: 28/3/2022

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

Wage: 146.25 (weekly)

Job role includes

  • Explore what an apprenticeship is and how they work.
  • Understand what it means to be an apprentice.
  • Discover different apprenticeship types, get application hints and tips, and apply for vacancies.

About employer

Employer description

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills