Accounts & Bookkeeping Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

An accountancy firm in Tiptree is seeking an accounting apprentice to support bookkeeping and administration tasks while studying for an AAT Level 2 qualification. The role involves processing financial information, maintaining records, and assisting clients. Ideal candidates will possess GCSEs in English and Maths, along with communication and IT skills. This apprenticeship offers a starting salary of £13,260 a year, with the potential for further career progression upon qualification.

Qualifications

• Desirable GCSE qualifications in English and Maths.
• No previous industry experience required, adjustments to apprenticeship available.

Responsibilities

• Processing financial information including invoices and receipts.
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and preparing summaries for VAT returns.
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting client work.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Number skills

Education

GCSE in English (grade 4/C or above)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4/C or above)

Job description

Overview

IJC Finance is an accountancy practice supporting small businesses, landlords and individuals with bookkeeping, accounts and tax. We pride ourselves on being approachable, clear and supportive. We're looking for an apprentice who wants to begin a career in accountancy, develop bookkeeping skills and play a valuable role in our team.

Wage

£13,260 a year

Training Course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 4.00pm
30 hours a week

Start Date

Monday 2 February 2026

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

You'll work across both our bookkeeping and admin teams – helping to process financial information, maintain accurate records, support client work and keep things running smoothly in the office. Alongside your day‑to‑day responsibilities, you'll study for the AAT Level 2 Finance Assistant qualification, with dedicated study time built into your working week.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing day‑to‑day financial information, including invoices, receipts and bank transactions
• Checking data for completeness and accuracy
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and other routine bookkeeping tasks
• Preparing simple schedules or summaries to support VAT returns, accounts and tax returns
• Helping gather information from clients when needed
• Assisting our admin assistant with tasks such as uploading documents, preparing client folders and managing shared inboxes
• Supporting new client onboarding, including sending welcome communications and collecting required information
• Updating internal trackers, spreadsheets and digital filing systems
• Answering calls, greeting visitors and helping keep the office organised and efficient
• Communicating professionally with colleagues and clients, mainly by email and phone
• Working closely with bookkeeping, accounts and admin colleagues to keep workflows running smoothly
• Asking questions and seeking clarification to ensure tasks are completed correctly
• Using accounting and office software confidently (with training provided)
• Maintaining accurate digital records and following data protection procedures
• Studying towards the AAT Level 2 qualification with time allocated within your working week
• Completing online learning, assignments and skills development activities
• Being open to feedback, support and coaching as you grow into the role

Where you'll work

Suite 2 100 a Church Road
Tiptree
Colchester
CO5 0AB

Training Provider

FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED

What you'll learn

• 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

The successful candidate will be required to attend weekday courses, once a week, at First Intuition to study towards their AAT Level 2 qualification as well as mentoring towards the Level 2 Apprenticeship knowledge, skills, and behaviours.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

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

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
• Number skills

About this employer

IJC Finance is a friendly, growing accountancy practice based in Tiptree. We support small businesses, landlords and individuals with bookkeeping, accounts and tax, and we pride ourselves on being approachable, clear and genuinely supportive.

After this apprenticeship

• On successful completion of your AAT qualification, there may be the opportunity to continue onto further studies and progression within the company

Reference Code

Vacancy reference code: VAC2000005246.