Accounting Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeship program in Accounting offers a varied role for individuals eager to launch their careers. This position involves bookkeeping, VAT returns, and client liaison, with hands-on training provided. The opportunity includes a competitive wage and potential for permanent employment upon completion.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths required.
• Relevant qualifications and industry experience encouraged.
• Strong communication and analytical skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping and manage queries with clients.
• Prepare VAT returns and annual accounts.
• Conduct weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem solving skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE in English (grade 4/C)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4/C)

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Summary
Exciting, varied role ideal for someone who has an interest in starting a career within Accounting. The job duties include bookkeeping, speaking with clients and gaining rapport, preparing VAT returns, bank reconciliations and more.

Wage
£14,722.50 a year

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£14,722.5 - £15,000 depending on successful candidate

Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm with 30-minutes for lunch
37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date
Monday 28 July 2025

Duration
2 years 6 months

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 for clients on different accounting software - Sage, QuickBooks and Xero
• Bank reconciliations - weekly and monthly
• Managing queries and liaising with clients via the phone, emails and sometimes face-to-face
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns quarterly
• Preparation of annual accounts

Where you'll work

CAXTON HOUSE UNIT 38
NORTHAMPTON SCIENCE PARK
KINGS PARK ROAD
MOULTON PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
NN3 6LG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

STARTING OFF LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn
Course contents

• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Your training plan

• Apprenticeship training delivered by Starting Off
• Remote learning
• Team virtual lessons every week
• Level 3 AAT qualification

Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4/C)
• Maths (grade 4/C)

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
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

About this company
Our client is a market leader in core accountancy and taxation services for small, local and independent businesses. They've been established for over 20 years they continue to enjoy robust growth along with a successful track record. Their success is down to their clear focus on their clients, successful systems and on their accountants. Their accountants are personally responsible for each and every one of their clients thus ensuring a personable service and a quality service guaranteed.

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

Potential permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STARTING OFF LIMITED

Sophie Charalambous

[e-mail]

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329378.
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Closes in 19 days (Sunday 27 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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