Accountancy Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Northampton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run Chartered Certified accountancy practice is offering a one-year Accountancy Apprenticeship in Northampton. The role involves on-the-job training in various accounting tasks, including bookkeeping and VAT returns. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths, with strong communication and IT skills. The apprenticeship offers a competitive wage, comprehensive training, and potential for full-time employment after completion.

Benefits

Comprehensive well-being benefits

Support for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Must have GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 3 or above.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.
• Communication and IT skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Learn to handle VAT returns, bookkeeping, and reconciliations.
• Demonstrate skills under the guidance of experienced colleagues.
• Complete AAT Level 2 & 3 qualifications.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE in English (grade 3)

GCSE in Maths (grade 3)

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary
Are you good with numbers, great at analysis and just love detail, then you should consider turning your natural skills into your career? Have you already started on your AAT journey or just finished your A Levels? We would love to hear from you as we have an exciting opportunity for an Accountancy Apprenticeship.

Wage
£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours Working hours available are Monday to Friday between 9am-5.30pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date
Monday 1 September 2025

Duration
1 year

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

• Observing, learning and understanding a wide range of duties and processes, whilst under the instruction of skilled colleagues
• To be able to demonstrate these skills and processes as your training progresses, undertaking tasks and increasing your overall contribution to the team
• Undertaking appropriate in-house and external college training (within working hours) to complete AAT Level 2 & 3 qualifications.
• Learning how to complete VAT returns, year-end accounts, bookkeeping, reconciliations and self-assessment tax returns
• Becoming a confident user of our software packages - Microsoft, Digita, ONVIO, XERO etc.
• Understanding the importance of client liaison and client confidentiality
• Learning and understanding the importance of health and safety in the workplace
• General ad-hoc duties

Where you'll work

35 ST. LEONARDS ROAD
NORTHAMPTON
NN4 8DL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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What you'll learn
Course contents

• Record transactional data.
• Use the organisation's standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
• Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
• Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
• Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
• Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Record transactional data.
• Use the organisation's standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
• Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
• Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
• Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
• Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Training schedule

Day release at Northampton College once per week.

Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 3)
• Maths (grade 3)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail

About this employer
We are a friendly, reputable and family run Chartered Certified practice in NN4. Gold Certified Xero Champion, offering Cloud based Accountancy & HR services. With 20 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our first-class service and expert advice to our small business clients. Our team of talented people love our family ethos and enjoy working in a forward-thinking software-based Accountancy Practice. You can be assured of a varied role, supported by your colleagues with both in house and external college training.
After this apprenticeship

Potential for a full-time position once the apprenticeship is complete and progression within the company

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332930.
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Closes on Sunday 31 August 2025

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• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.