Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Romford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An accounting firm in Romford is seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant Apprentice. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience while studying towards the ICAEW qualification. Responsibilities include handling accounts, managing ledgers, and assisting with tax returns. The apprenticeship offers a wage of £14,722.50 in the first year with a clear path for full-time employment upon completion.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include GCSE in Maths and English and A Level in any subjects.
• Desirable to have Level 4 qualifications or certificate papers.
• Must share relevant qualifications and industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilise spreadsheets and manage sales and purchase ledgers.
• Input journals and perform bank reconciliations using Xero.
• Assist in VAT return submissions and preparation of management accounts.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Enthusiastic

Education

GCSE in Maths and English (grade 4/C or above)

A Level in Any Subjects (grade Pass)

Level 4 (grade Pass)

Level 4 (Certificate Papers) (grade Pass)

Job description

Overview

The employer is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant Apprentice to join their Management Accounts team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and build a solid foundation in accountancy, while studying towards the ICAEW Chartered Accountant qualification.

Wage

£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age. National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices. Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab).

Training

Training course Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7).

Hours

Hours Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. 37 hours 30 minutes a week.

Start date

Monday 20 October 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

• Utilising spreadsheets and managing sales and purchase ledgers
• Inputting journals and carrying out bank reconciliations using Xero accounting software
• Supporting the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Assisting with VAT return submissions
• Preparing both personal and corporate tax returns
• Maintaining and updating internal procedure documentation
• Supporting the preparation of sole trader and limited company accounts
• Participating in client audits, including conducting substantive testing
• Managing and responding to day-to-day communications
• Providing support to junior staff and fellow apprentices

Where you\'ll work

Riverside House 1-5
Como Street
Romford
RM7 7DN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You\'ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED

Training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

What you\'ll learn

• 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.

Training schedule

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

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4/C or above)

A Level in:

Any Subjects (grade Pass)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

• Level 4 (grade Pass)
• Level 4 (Certificate Papers) (grade Pass)

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
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Enthusiastic

About this employer

CHC Ltd has been helping clients to build successful businesses and personal wealth for more than 90 years. From our offices in Romford, we work with business people and private clients across Essex, providing services including accountancy, business development advice, tax compliance and wealth planning. Our membership of CharterGroup, an independent alliance of chartered accountants also gives us fast, efficient access to the expertise of other specialists across the UK, working to the same high professional standards as we do.

https://chc.uk.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is strong potential for a permanent full-time position within the company, with further opportunities for ongoing professional development and progression within the firm.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED

Amy Sawyer

[e-mail]

01245209900

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000342320.

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Closes in 10 days (Wednesday 8 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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