Apprentice Accountant

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Bristol; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A chartered accountancy firm is seeking a positive and ambitious apprentice to work in general practice accounting. This role includes training in bookkeeping, accounts production, taxation, and payroll, progressing towards becoming a fully qualified Chartered Accountant. The firm offers a supportive environment with a wage of £14,500 a year and a chance for further development.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications in maths and English.
• Relevant qualifications or industry experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounting and taxation services.
• Bookkeeping and accounts preparation for various entities.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Education

GCSE in English (grade 4 and above)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4 and above)

Job description

Summary
We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic and ambitious apprentice to join our team and work in all areas of general practice accountancy. You will be supported with training in bookkeeping, accounts production, audit, taxation and payroll.

Wage
£14,500 a year

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£14,500 (negotiable based on experience)

Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours Monday - Friday, 08:45 - 17:00, includes day release for college sessions 1-day a week.
36 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date
Monday 1 September 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

The pathway for the successful applicant would be to commence the AAT qualification under the apprenticeship scheme whilst developing skills and progressing their role within the firm. Further development would then be becoming a fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) or Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA).

The role will include:

• Assisting with a range of accounting and taxation services we provide to our client base
• Bookkeeping
• Accounts preparation for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders together with payroll services

Where you'll work

THE BANK
24 HIGH STREET
CHIPPING SODBURY
BRISTOL
BS37 6AH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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What you'll learn
Course contents

• 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.
• 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

• As the successful apprentice you will undertake an Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 Accounting Technician (AAT)
• Foundation Certificate in Accounting Level 2

These units are:

• Bookkeeping transactions
• Bookkeeping controls
• Elements of costing
• Using accounting software
• Working effectively in finance
• Foundation Certificate synoptic assessment

Functional Skills in maths and English (where applicable) will be completed if relevant prior to completion of your End Point Assessment.

During your time on the apprenticeship programme, you will also be expected to complete and document 20% off-job-training. The apprenticeship will be delivered by South Gloucestershire & Stroud College over 15-months.

You will be required to attend the Filton or Stoud Campus (depending on where you live) for your studies.

You will be assigned a supervisor/mentor within the workplace, who will support you to develop your workplace skills, knowledge and behaviours throughout the duration of your apprenticeship programme.

Attendance at weekly classes for each module is mandatory for all apprentices.

Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4 and above)
• Maths (grade 4 and 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
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

The role will be office based at the firm premises in Chipping Sodbury.
About this employer
Roberts & Co is a chartered accountancy firm located in Chipping Sodbury close to both Bristol and Bath. The firm operates in general practice and provides wide ranging services across accountancy, bookkeeping, audit, taxation and business advisory. Our client base is broad both in size and across industries, ranging from sole practitioner self-employed businesses to medium-sized limited companies.
After this apprenticeship

• The pathway for the successful applicant would be to commence the AAT qualification under the apprenticeship scheme whilst developing skills and progressing their role within the firm
• Further development would then be becoming a fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) or Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA)

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE

Elaine Baillie

[e-mail]

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333570.
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Closes in 14 days (Sunday 10 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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• Highly competitive salary and flexible benefits
• Highly competitive salary and flexible benefits