Job Description
The Heathrow Shared Apprenticeship Scheme is one of the UK’s most exciting apprenticeship programmes. The scheme provides career changing opportunities for residents close to the airport.
As an Assistant Accountant Apprentice, you will support internal and external customers in managing financial and accounting activities within an organisation. Working under the supervision of experienced finance professionals, you will assist in preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations.
This apprenticeship provides a structured pathway to a career in finance, with opportunities for progression into professional accounting roles.
Typical Duties Include:
- Assisting with monthly and year-end financial reporting.
- Processing financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable.
- Reconciling bank statements and resolving discrepancies.
- Assisting in the preparation of VAT returns and tax computations.
- Using financial and accounting software to record and analyse data.
- Supporting the preparation of management accounts and financial statements.
- Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, including anti-money laundering.
- Assisting with audits and control account reconciliations.
- Communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
- Maintaining financial records and ensuring data accuracy.
- Using digital systems securely to protect financial data.
- Keeping up to date with changes in finance regulations and accounting best practices.
K10 are a disability confident employer, who are proud to support apprentices in the workplace and at college. The K10 team being trained in assisting learners with varying levels of support and guidance.
If you have any disabilities or require reasonable adjustments in the interview process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate.
Typical Working Week
40 hours p/w with start time between 07:00 & 08:00 inclusive of paid 8 hours at college.
Person Specification
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work well within a team and independently.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- A proactive and professional attitude.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software is desirable.
Qualifications required/desirable
Minimum Requirements
To be eligible for the Heathrow Shared Apprenticeship Scheme, you must reside in one of the following regions:
Hillingdon
Hounslow
Ealing
Spelthorne
Windsor & Reading
South Buckinghamshire
Elmbridge
Slough
Runnymede
Desired Requirements
- A Level or Level 2 qualification in Business, Finance, or Mathematics is beneficial but not essential.
- Any previous work experience in an office or finance setting is an advantage.
Key Training/College Information
K10 will enrol you to the course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training provider.
- This apprenticeship is at Level 3 and typically lasts 15 months (plus 3 months for the End-Point Assessment).
- You will work towards the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.
- Training will be delivered through a combination of on-the-job learning and structured classroom sessions (either online or in person, depending on the provider).
Eligibility
To start this apprenticeship, you’ll need to be:
- Living in England for the last 3 years and have right to work status
- Not enrolled on any other courses
- 18+ due to site H&S rules
Who We Are
We are UK’s largest construction-specific Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency. Founded in 2009, we are an award-winning social enterprise with a passion to convert potential.
Our aim is to place our learners in sustainable employment on projects in their local area. To do this, we collaborate with government, referral organisations, local authorities, developers, contractors, and colleges, to deliver apprenticeship programmes specifically designed to upskill the future of construction.