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AAT Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

The Martlet Partnership LLP · Worthing · posted 28 October 2026

Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Starts
1 December 2026
Closing date
5 November 2026
Positions
2

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

Bookkeeping and VAT

  • Processing purchase and sales transactions.
  • Completing bank reconciliations.
  • Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns.

Accounts preparation

  • Assisting with sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts.
  • Preparing supporting schedules and year-end working papers.

Accounting software

  • Using Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.
  • Using Excel and other digital accounting systems.

Compliance and professional development

  • Learning about professional ethics, data protection and anti-money laundering requirements.
  • Developing the practical skills and knowledge required for the AAT qualification.

Where it leads

Chartered Accountant: Pursue further qualifications, such as ACCA or ACA, to become a fully qualified Chartered Accountant.

About The Martlet Partnership LLP

We are client-focused and our partners believe in establishing long-term relationships to ensure we achieve the best results. We work with a wide variety of clients including owner-managed businesses, private individuals and public sector organisations. We are also fluent in French, Italian, Spanish and Catalan and can provide our services in those languages. We are a member of the UK200 Group who are the UK's leading professional services group of independently quality assured Chartered accountancy and law firms. Together, our values set our members apart and differentiate us from our competitors in the professional services space.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsNumber skillsTeam working

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths (grade 6) — essential

Where you'll work

  • E1 YEOMAN GATE, YEOMAN WAY, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 3QZ

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