Apprentice Junior Accountant

Your day-to-day work may include: 

Data entry and bookkeeping 

Bank reconciliations and preparing trial balances Preparing VAT returns and assisting with self-assessment tax returns Drafting accounts and supporting with financial statements Exposure to payroll, company tax, and business advisory tasks Using Xero and a range of other cloud-based software Using a range of other cloud based applications Supporting the wider team with admin tasks, answering calls, and client communication Getting involved in process improvement and automation initiatives 
 

This role would suit someone who is: 

Studying or planning to study AAT, or already part-qualified Naturally curious, proactive, and eager to learn Methodical and detail-oriented, with a strong work ethic A confident communicator and friendly team player Comfortable using Excel and cloud-based systems (Xero experience is a plus) Already has some practical accounting or bookkeeping experience (e.g. through employment, training, or voluntary work) 

Training:

L3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship at South Devon College 

If successful, you will be enrolled onto an 18-24-month Apprenticeship at South Devon College. You will attend weekly taught lessons at South Devon College which will give you the knowledge and understanding in the world of accounting. Supported by your Apprenticeship Coach, Course Tutor and the team at Torbay Accounting, you will get the chance to hone these skills daily. This role is truly a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to upskill on existing experience. 

Training Outcome:

We’ll support your professional development with structured training, direct experience, and plenty of opportunities to learn and grow with us.

Employer Description:
We’re a small but ambitious accounting practice based by the sea in Paignton. We support a wide range of clients — including individuals, landlords, sole traders, limited companies, and not-for-profits — across South Devon and beyond. We’re proud to be a people-first business, and we care just as much about the success and wellbeing of our team as we do about delivering great results for our clients. We foster a calm, supportive, and collaborative environment where everyone is encouraged to grow at their own pace. We’re early adopters of cloud accounting software and digital systems, and we’re always looking for ways to make things smarter, simpler, and more valuable for the people we serve. As our firm continues to grow, we’re excited to welcome a new Apprentice or Junior Accountant to join our close-knit, forward-thinking team.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday

Skills:
IT skills,Administrative skills,Number skills