Accountant Apprenticeship

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Boston; On-site; GBP 11,232 - 13,728; Part time

Job summary

Penny Processors Accountants in Boston is offering a Level 2 Accounts/Finance Apprenticeship. You will gain hands-on experience supporting clients with bookkeeping, VAT returns, and payroll while working towards your qualification.

This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in accountancy with full training and support. The role includes on-the-job training, with progression to Level 3 and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship.
• Excellent communication and IT skills required.
• Attention to detail and organisational abilities essential.
• Good numeracy and problem solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with bookkeeping for a variety of clients.
• Processing purchase and sales invoices.
• Reconciling bank accounts and credit card statements.
• Preparing VAT returns under supervision.
• Assisting with payroll processing and pension administration.
• Using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks and Auto Entry.
• Organising and maintaining client records and financial documents.
• Answering telephone calls and dealing with client enquiries professionally.
• Supporting the preparation of year‑end accounts and tax returns.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Auto Entry

Job description

Summary

Join our friendly and growing accountancy practice as a Level 2 Accounts or Finance Apprentice. You will gain hands‑on experience supporting clients with bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll while working towards your qualification. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long‑term career in accountancy with full training and support.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday – Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm, 30 hours a week.

Start date

Monday 14 September 2026

Duration

1 year 2 months

Positions available

1

What you’ll do at work

• Assisting with bookkeeping for a variety of clients
• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Reconciling bank accounts and credit card statements
• Preparing VAT returns under supervision
• Assisting with payroll processing and pension administration
• Using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks and Auto Entry
• Organising and maintaining client records and financial documents
• Answering telephone calls and dealing with client enquiries professionally
• Supporting the preparation of year‑end accounts and tax returns
• General office administration and filing
• Learning and following accounting procedures and HMRC requirements
• Working towards a Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship qualification with full support and training

Where you’ll work

MORGAN HOUSE, GILBERT DRIVE, WYBERTON FEN, BOSTON, PE21 7TQ

Training provider

SOLVEWAY LIMITED

Training schedule

The apprentice will receive full on‑the‑job training within our accountancy practice, supported by experienced accountants. They will work towards the Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship standard with a recognised training provider. Off‑the‑job training will be completed as part of the apprenticeship through a combination of classroom or online learning and workplace training. The apprentice will receive regular one‑to‑one mentoring, progress reviews and ongoing support to develop their accounting knowledge, practical skills and professional confidence. Training will take place during normal working hours in line with apprenticeship requirements.

Requirements

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
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative

About this employer

Penny Processors Accountants covers a wide array of aspects within accounting including Bookkeeping, Business Startups, Self‑Assessment, VAT returns, Payroll, Corporation Tax, Year‑end accounts for Ltd or Sole trader companies and also CIS.

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent position within our accountancy practice. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship. There will be ongoing training and support to continue professional qualifications, such as AAT. As experience develops, responsibilities will increase to include bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll, accounts preparation and supporting clients directly. We are looking for someone who wants to build a long‑term career in accountancy and grow with our business.

Contact

PENNY PROCESSORS UK LTD
Teresa Sherry
[e-mail]
07951159754

Reference code

VAC2000043084

Closing date

Closes on Sunday 23 August 2026