Accounting Apprentice: Hands-On Training & Client Exposure

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Guildford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewers Chartered Accountants in Guildford is offering a Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant apprenticeship. The role is office-based, with 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Training is provided by Kaplan Financial Limited, and the start date is 21 September 2026 for 1 year.

You will learn on the job, undertake office admin tasks, and gain exposure to accounts preparation and client data. A clean driving licence and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above are essential.

Responsibilities

• Office administration tasks including post opening, greeting clients and phone answering.
• Assist with basic accounts preparation guidance and data entry.
• Prepare spreadsheets to support client record review and analysis.
• Shadow senior staff at client premises to gather data for accounts and audits.
• Learn service lines such as audit, management accounting, payroll and taxation.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Brewers Chartered Accountants in Guildford is offering a Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant apprenticeship. The role is office-based, with 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Training is provided by Kaplan Financial Limited, and the start date is 21 September 2026 for 1 year.

You will learn on the job, undertake office admin tasks, and gain exposure to accounts preparation and client data. A clean driving licence and willingness to travel are required.