Apprentice Accountant

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established firm as an Apprentice Accountant, where you will gain hands-on experience while studying for a recognized qualification. This exciting opportunity allows you to learn on the job, assisting in preparing accounts and processing financial data. You'll be supported by a structured training program, with no prior experience required—just a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. With a focus on professional development, this apprenticeship is a gateway to a rewarding career in accounting, offering progression opportunities upon completion.

Benefits

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Study leave

Possible progression to a higher-level apprenticeship

Qualifications

• No prior accounting experience needed; just a willingness to learn.
• Essential qualifications include A Levels in 3 subjects at grade C or above.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing accounts for various business types.
• Process bookkeeping and VAT returns for clients.
• Use accounting software and Excel to maintain financial records.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Number skills

Team working

Education

A Level in 3 subjects (grade C or above)

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Apprentice Accountant. You will gain hands-on experience while studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (e.g. AAT), supported by a structured training and development programme. No prior accounting experience is needed - just a willingness to learn and a positive attitude.

Wage
£18,000 a year

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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours Monday - Friday 9am-5pm.
35 hours a week

Start date
Monday 2 June 2025

Duration
1 year 3 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

• Assist in preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Support audit fieldwork and client site visits (as needed)
• Process bookkeeping and VAT returns for clients
• Liaise with clients to gather information and resolve queries
• Use accounting software and Excel to maintain financial records
• Support senior staff with ad hoc administrative and accounting tasks

Where you'll work

Kings House 101-135
Kings Road
Brentwood
CM14 4DR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Equal to A level
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

The successful candidate will be required to attend weekday courses, once a week, at First Intuition to study towards their AAT Level 3 qualification as well as mentoring towards the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship knowledge, skills, and behaviours.

Requirements
Essential qualifications

A Level in:

• 3 subjects (grade C or above)

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
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Team working

About this company
We are a well-established firm of chartered accountants offering audit, tax, and advisory services to a wide range of clients across various industries. At M J Bushell we pride ourselves on our supportive culture, commitment to staff development, and delivering high-quality service.

https://www.mjbushell.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

20 days annual leave + bank holidays (plus study leave)
After this apprenticeship

Possible progression to a higher-level apprenticeship upon successful completion of the level 3 apprenticeship.

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED

Amy Sawyer

[e-mail]

01245 209900

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316302.
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Closes in 16 days (Friday 9 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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