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Accounting Apprentice

EM Costas & Co · Ringway · posted 8 June 2026

Wage
£14,560 a year
Hours
35 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 4 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Starts
5 October 2026
Closing date
24 September 2026
Positions
1

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As an AAT apprentice, you will be assisting in the management and delivery of our core services to
our client portfolio with the below key tasks being carried out:
 Bookkeeping using excel and accounting software packages (Sage, Xero and/or QuickBooks).
 Prepare draft VAT Returns ready for review by the senior members of the team.
 Assist with the preparation of management accounts.
 Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies.
 Assist with the preparation of sole trader/partnership accounts.
 Processing payroll for clients fortnightly/monthly/annually (depending on client’s payment
cycle) on BrightPay.
 Dealing with administration for workplace pension and payroll requirements (including Auto
enrolments).
 Liaising with clients for their records and answering any queries they may have with regards
to bookkeeping and payroll in order to build and maintain good working relationships with
them.
 Prepare returns and other documents for filing with Companies House and/or HMRC as
instructed.
 General office admin and filing

Where it leads

The candidate can choose to either progress into further training or full-time employment

About EM Costas & Co

EM Costas & Co is a London-based accountancy and auditing practice providing accounting, tax, bookkeeping, compliance, and business advisory services to individuals and businesses.

Things to consider

Note: If you do not have the desirable qualifications or work experience, First Rung can assist you with training and work experience opportunities. Please do not contact the employer directly — all enquiries must go through First Rung.

Skills they're looking for

Problem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsTeam workingInitiativePatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE English (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • UNIT 3, GATEWAY MEWS, RINGWAY, LONDON, N11 2UT

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