Accounts Apprentice @ LK & Associates
Location: Annecy Court, Ferry Works, Summer Road, Thames Ditton, KT7 0QJ
WHO are LK & Associates?
LK & Associates Limited is a multi-award winning practice with an excellent reputation for client care and commercial insight. Providing a range of accountancy, tax, and financial consulting services to a diverse client base (individuals, sole traders, partnerships, and small limited companies) it focuses on growth businesses and entrepreneurs.
Combining professionalism with a friendly, supportive atmosphere, LK & Associates believe that learning is best done in a welcoming environment where questions are encouraged and mistakes are seen as opportunities to grow. Our culture is built on:
- Collaborative Teamwork: We share knowledge, support each other, and celebrates successes
- Inclusive & Approachable: Everyone’s voice matters. As an apprentice, you’ll feel as included and valued as anyone
- Balanced & Flexible: We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide flexibility where possible to help you succeed both at work and in your studies
- Learning-Focused: Continuous development is at the heart of our culture. You’ll receive hands-on training, mentoring, and opportunities to expand your skills
- Positive & Fun Atmosphere: We provide a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming in
In short, our environment encourages growth, collaboration, and enjoyment, giving you the perfect place to start your accounting career.
WHY Work for LK & Associates?
- Real Experience with Real Clients – bookkeeping experience working on live client accounts, learning how businesses operate and how professional accountants manage finances
- Structured Training & Career Progression – full support to complete your AAT Level 2 qualification, with clear opportunities to progress to Level 3 and beyond within the practice
- Learn Xero and Modern Accounting Tools – you’ll become confident using Xero and other accounting software, giving you skills that are highly valued in today’s finance jobs
- Mentorship from Qualified Accountants – You’ll work alongside experienced accountants who will guide you, review your work, and help you build professional skills for the long term
- Variety & Responsibility – No two days are the same — you’ll handle a variety of tasks and take ownership of client bookkeeping responsibilities
- Supportive, Team-Oriented Environment – We value apprentices as part of our team. You’ll be included, supported, and encouraged to grow your skills and confidence
WHAT will I get from working with LK & Associates?
- EARN: £7.55 per hour
- EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.30pm / Friday 8.30am to 1pm
- QUALIFICATION: AAT Level 2 takes approximately 14 months.
- CORE BENEFITS: Life assurance, Holiday increasing with length of service, Access to AIG Smart Health, Potential bonus dependent on company performance
- THE FUN STUFF! Team socials & events, relaxed dress code, positive atmosphere, free fizzy drinks!
WHAT will my DAY look like?
Your role will focus on Clients’ bookkeeping (posting of transactions, bank reconciliations and ledger reconciliations using Xero) providing support to clients on finance matters, learning and teamwork – no two days are exactly the same, but will include:
- Starting your day by checking in with the team to review client priorities
- Processing invoices, matching payments, and reconciling bank statements in Xero
- Helping to keep client accounts accurate and up to date
- Assisting with client reports, following up on outstanding invoices, and ensuring all financial records are organised
- Supporting colleagues with various client bookkeeping tasks
- Spending time learning and developing your skills: studying for AAT modules, reviewing your work with a mento/or exploring new features in Xero
- Wrap up by updating client files, checking your task list, and preparing for tomorrow
- You’ll finish the day knowing you’ve contributed to real client accounts and grown your accounting skills
HOW does the Apprenticeship work?
Working towards your Level 2 AAT Qualification you’ll attend monthly online 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your Tutor to learn Modules including general business, understanding your organisation, accounting systems & processes, basic accounting & ethical standards. You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.
The Level 2 AAT includes a Mandatory Qualification ‘Certificate in Accounting’ made up of 4 modules/exams including Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping Controls & Principles of Costing.
WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?
- Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
- UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
- The ideal candidate will be resourceful, a good problem solver, with the ability to multitask
- Excellent communication skills with a professional office and telephone manner
- Analytical, numerate, have good IT skills and attention to detail
- Highly organised with bags of initiative!
- Team work
What happens next?
If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.
If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:
Employer Website: https://www.lkassociates.co.uk/
About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/accountancy/
