Accounting100 hrs 4.7 (98)Beginner
Accounts Assistant Training
Build practical accounts skills covering financial records, invoices, payments, reconciliations and essential accounting processes for the workplace.
Xero
Advanced Excel
Sage 50Career guide
How to become a Accounts Assistant
The most common first job in UK accounting, and the fastest way in. Accounts assistants keep a business's books accurate day to day: processing invoices, reconciling bank accounts and supporting month-end. Every company needs one, which makes it the most reliable entry route into finance.
Starting salary
£24k–£29k
📈 8,000+ live UK vacancies on any given week
What does a Accounts Assistant do?
A typical day includes:
- 01Process purchase & sales invoices
- 02Reconcile bank and control accounts
- 03Chase overdue payments
- 04Post month-end journals
- 05Prepare reports in Excel
Skills employers look for
Taken from live UK Accounts Assistant job adverts. Every one is covered in our training.
- Double-entry bookkeeping
- Xero / Sage 50
- Excel (XLOOKUP, pivots)
- Bank reconciliation
- Accruals & prepayments
Career outcomes
Accounts Assistant salary & career progression
Typical UK salaries based on current job adverts. Clear progression at every stage.
Starting out
Accounts Assistant
£24k–£29k
1–2 years in
Assistant Accountant
£28k–£36k
Experienced
Management Accountant
£38k–£50k
Leadership
Finance Manager
£50k–£70k+
Where this leads
The same job is advertised under a dozen names
If you only search “Accounts Assistant”, you'll miss most of the roles you could get. Part of our recruitment support is teaching you where to look. Search wide, apply narrow.
Accounts AssistantFinance AssistantAccounts AdministratorJunior AccountantAccounts Payable ClerkAccounts Receivable ClerkPurchase Ledger Clerk
Courses to become a Accounts Assistant
Accounting100 hrsXeroAdvanced ExcelSage 50
Accounting100 hrs 4.5 (120)Beginner
Bookkeeping & VAT Practical Training
Develop practical skills in bookkeeping, VAT, financial transactions and record management, giving you the knowledge and confidence to support day-to-day accounting and finance operations.
Xero
QuickBooksSage 50
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Quick answers
Accounts Assistant career FAQs
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How do I become a Accounts Assistant with no experience?
Learn the practical skills employers list in Accounts Assistant job adverts (Double-entry bookkeeping, Xero / Sage 50, Excel (XLOOKUP, pivots)), build verifiable experience on real client files, and get your CV in front of employers who are hiring. Our training covers all three.
How much does a Accounts Assistant earn in the UK?
Entry-level Accounts Assistant roles typically pay £24k–£29k, rising to £38k–£50k with experience and £50k–£70k+ at Finance Manager level.
Do I need a degree to become a Accounts Assistant?
No. Employers care most about practical software skills and evidence you can do the job. A degree helps, but practical experience is what gets you hired.
How long does it take to become a Accounts Assistant?
Most learners are job-ready within 6–9 months following our Accounting & Finance Pathway.
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