
Assistant Accountants Apprentice
This is a Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship role - split 80/20 between working and learning with the employer gaining valuable hands on skills, and learning & gaining qualifications with Solveway Apprenticeships! The role will provide the opportunity for someone who has a genuine interest in accountancy to start their career. It will enable you to develop your accountancy and taxation knowledge and experience working within an accountancy practice. The role will be varied and you will be provided 'on-the-job' training to support your AAT apprenticeship studies. Are you looking to build a long-term career in finance and administration?
Assistant Accountants Apprentice
Role Overview
- Posting purchase and sales invoices using accounting software
- Scanning of the documents and saving them in the CRM system
- Dealing with incoming and outgoing post
- Answering telephone calls and taking messages/directing the calls
- Reconciling supplier and customer accounts
- Posting and reconciling bank statements
- Allocating accounts manager in managing and sorting out clien’s data
- Assisting accounts manager with preparing VAT returns
- Reporting the results of the assigned work to accounts manager
- Sorting out supplier invoices
- Centralised client document scanning and saving to CRM
- Liaising with branches for their scanning requirements
- Dealing with files and sending for storage
- Undertake ad-hoc works as directed by the Management
Training to be Provided
AAT Level 3 qualification on an Assistant Accountant role in the work place.
Training takes place via Microsoft Teams with a fully qualified tutor. The instructor leads a live online training session so you can learn at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home or office. A full training schedule is provided upon a confirmed start date, however training is typically 1 day per week.
Desired Skills
Qualifications
- GCSE English and Maths A*-C/4-9 or level 2 equivalents
About DNS Accountants
dns accountants Whitehaven is an award-winning, certified accountancy firm supporting individuals and businesses with their accounting, tax and financial needs.
We work with a diverse range of clients, including sole traders, freelancers, contractors, landlords, limited companies and growing SMEs. Our experienced team provides comprehensive accounting and tax services, alongside market-leading cloud accounting software and apps that make managing finances simpler and more efficient.
As part of dns accountants, we support thousands of clients across a wide range of industries. We pride ourselves on providing a proactive, personal service that goes beyond traditional accountancy, helping our clients stay compliant, make informed financial decisions and achieve their business growth ambitions.
Joining dns accountants Whitehaven means becoming part of a professional, forward-thinking team committed to delivering an excellent service and building long-term relationships with our clients.
Future Prospects
For successful candidates, promotion opportunities and a permanent job is available after they complete their apprenticeship
Training & Qualification

Assistant Accountant
Progress your financial expertise with the Assistant Accountant Level 3 (ST0002). Master complex accounting tasks, VAT returns, and final accounts preparation. This programme fast-tracks you into roles like Assistant Accountant and Finance Officer.
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Key Details
Closing Date
25 Oct 2026
Start Date
9/10/2026
Duration
15 months
Wage
Year
Location
73 Lowther Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7AH
Closing Date
25 Oct 2026