Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship - Level 3

Summary

This apprenticeship is a role within the Civil Service. To see full details of the apprenticeship click on 'apply' to go to the Civil Service Jobs website.

£23,400 a year

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Assistant accountant (level
3)

37 hours a week

Wednesday 1 April 2026

1 year 3 months

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Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

This apprenticeship is a role within the Civil Service. To see full details of the apprenticeship click on 'apply' to go to the Civil Service Jobs website.

Fitzroy Road
Exeter
EX1 3PB

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

To be confirmed

Assistant accountant (level
3)

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• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or elevate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non‑finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you'll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Essential qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths (grade
  
  C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

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VAC

Closes in 21 days (Sunday 8 March 2026)

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