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Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Shilton Accounting Services · Brize Norton Road · posted 29 July 2026

Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 1 Month
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
4 September 2026
Positions
1

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

  • Payroll operation & Auto enrolment
  • Online bookkeeping with Clearbooks, Xero Quickbooks etc.
  • Basic accounting reconciliations
  • Customer support

Your training

Delivery model:

  • Work-based training with your employer
  • Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week)
  • Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
  • Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work

Qualifications included:

  • AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting
  • Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

End Point Assessment:

  • Knowledge Test - Integrated
    • Interview

Where it leads

The successful candidate could go on to AAT Level 3 qualification.

About Shilton Accounting Services

A small friendly accounting practice with five staff started in 2003. Specialising in supporting small to medium sized businesses in West Oxfordshire

Things to consider

Office is in the centre of Carterton with a bus stop right outside. Please apply as soon as possible for this role. 

Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session: Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to attend an Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session at Witney or Abingdon campus.

This will consist of a series of initial assessments (required prior to any apprenticeship offer), completion of essential paperwork, the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and a forum for your questions.

As a new Apprenticeship applicant, you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session, please call us on 01235 216216.

Qualification checks: By applying for this vacancy, you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible.  

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsTeam workingInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths & English (grade A*- C / 9 - 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • FIRST FLOOR, 1 THE CLOCK HOUSE, BRIZE NORTON ROAD, CARTERTON, OX18 3HN

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