AI, Accounting & Data Apprenticeship

Government jobs, apprenticeship; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accounting firm in Luton is seeking a motivated individual for an accounting apprenticeship. This role offers a wage of £14,918.80 in the first year, increasing with age, and provides training to assist with a range of accounting tasks, including accounts preparation and tax returns. Candidates will gain qualifications while receiving hands-on experience in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a GCSE in Maths and essential skills in IT and teamwork.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths (grade 7) is required for this apprenticeship.
• Share additional relevant qualifications or industry experience.
• IT skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts and tax returns for clients.
• Assist with bookkeeping and payroll tasks.
• Communicate financial information effectively.

Skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Education

GCSE in Maths (grade 7)

Job description

Summary

This role is open to all, including high school leavers, first year college students and college leavers. Undertaking a range of duties within an accountancy practice, the role will suit a hard‑working, ambitious candidate who wishes to work, earn and gain a qualification. The apprenticeship course can be discussed further.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (38 hours a week)

Start date

Saturday 1 August 2026

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

What you’ll do at work

We are a small firm of qualified accountants, providing a variety of compliance‑based services, which include statutory accounts, tax returns, payroll, VAT, along with other services relating to the preparation of management accounts and dealing with HMRC regulatory issues. We have a varied portfolio of clients trading as sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and charities.

• Preparation of accounts


• Tax returns


• Tax calculations


• Bookkeeping


• Payroll


• VAT


• Other general office admin duties

Where you’ll work

72 CARDIGAN STREET
LUTON
LU1 1RR

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

Training provider

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

What you’ll learn

• 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.

Training schedule

• As an Apprentice, you will complete an apprenticeship of your choosing at Level 3, which only requires GCSEs or equivalents.


• The apprenticeship will be completed via the Online Classroom platform, in addition to at the workplace.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 7)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• IT skills


• Attention to detail


• Customer care skills


• Problem solving skills


• Administrative skills


• Number skills


• Analytical skills


• Team working

Other requirements

• The start date is approximately mid 2026. However, should we find our successful applicant before then, the start date may be moved forward.

About this employer

We are an accounting firm based in Luton town centre and assist our clients with compliance and tax.

http://www.durranico.co.uk

After this apprenticeship

• Opportunity to grow within the company


• We are looking for someone who is interested in forging a longer‑term career with us, and we would hope the right individual could progress into a managerial role after a few years

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004801.

Apply now

Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026

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