Accountancy Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Graduate Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This apprenticeship offers recent graduates a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in general practice accounting while studying towards a level 7 professional qualification. You will work closely with clients, manage accounts, and develop essential skills in bookkeeping and financial reporting. This role promises a supportive environment where you can thrive and grow your career in accounting and finance. Don't miss the chance to kickstart your professional journey with this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field required.
• Strong communication and analytical skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping tasks and manage client queries.
• Produce management accounts and VAT returns.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Job description

Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This position is ideal for recent graduates who are eager to embark on a career in accounting and finance. The successful candidate will gain exposure to all aspects of general practice accounting.

Wage
£25,000 a year

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Training course Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Hours Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm 1 hour lunch break at 1pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date
Monday 14 July 2025

Duration
3 years

Positions available
1

Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Bookkeeping (sales/purchase ledgers, bank rec, creditor/debtor reporting, prepayments/accruals/journals, cashflows, monitoring client emails)
• Liaising with clients to resolve queries and obtain information
• Producing management accounts and reports (monthly and quarterly)
• VAT returns

Additional training in time to support :

• Year end accounts preparation and submission to Companies House and HMRC
• Self-assessment tax returns

Where you'll work

Arise Innovation Hub Anglia Ruskin University
Alan Cherry Drive
Chelmsford
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Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED

Your training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Equal to master's degree
Course contents

• Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations.Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.
• Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities basedon an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which theyoperate.
• Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner. Adapt communicationsto suit different situations, individuals or teams.
• Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately.Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law,as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethicalactivities.
• Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and thetime of others. Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high qualitywork within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others todeliver results.
• Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem frommultiple angles to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriatefacts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.

Your training plan

Weekday classroom courses (block release) at First Intuition Chelmsford for level 7 accountancy or taxation professional, studying towards a level 7 professional accounting qualification (ICAEW).

Requirements
Essential qualifications

Degree in:

• Accounting/Finance or related field (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative

About this company
Thickbroom Coventry Limited is an established practice of Chartered accountants located over 4 offices. The firm has been established since the 1950's and has always prided itself on going above and beyond for its clients.

https://thickbroom.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship

Additional responsibility upon completion of the level 7 apprenticeship.

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED

Sophie Harris

[e-mail]

01245209900

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316937.
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Closes in 21 days (Friday 16 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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