Apprentice Accountant

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Bury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accounting firm in Bury is offering a Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience with accounting software and work towards an AAT qualification. This full-time role involves preparation of year-end accounts, tax calculations, and working alongside client managers. Starting date is 3 August 2026. Salary is between £15,500 and £17,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English required.
• Desirable: A Level in any subject (grade Pass).

Responsibilities

• Preparation of year-end accounts and associated tax calculations.
• Working alongside client managers to assist with their ledgers.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts including PAYE and VAT.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Strong maths and English skill

Adaptable, keen and flexible

Punctual

Organised

Ability to prioritise

IT skills (Word and Excel)

Education

GCSE in 5 subjects including English and Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-C))

Job description

An exciting apprenticeship opportunity has arisen for an apprentice to join the accounts team at Gascoynes. The successful candidate will be trained on different accounting software whilst working towards their AAT qualification. The role includes working with the team to grow the account's aspect of the business, preparation of year-end accounts and more.

Wage
£15,000 a year
Depending on experience the annual wage will differ between £15,500 - £17,000.

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm (38 hours a week)

Start date
Monday 3 August 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

Our accounts team provides clients with modern accounting and tax services, utilising the latest cloud technology. The team plays a critical role in the completion of client compliance work such as accounts preparation, tax calculations and management reporting.

• Preparation of year‑end accounts and associated tax calculations
• Working alongside client managers to assist with their ledgers
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts (bank, purchase ledger, sales ledger, PAYE, wages, VAT etc.)
• Prepare reports, letters and other documents
• Work toward a multitude of deadlines on behalf of yourself and the wider team
• Work with the team to grow the accounts aspect of the business

Where you’ll work

Gascoyne House, Moseleys Farm Business Centre
Fornham All Saints
Bury St. Edmunds
IP28 6JY

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED

>Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

What you’ll learn

• Investigate and respond 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 in the production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts
• Reconcile financial data, including preparation and review of reconciliations
• Investigate, resolve or escalatea 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

• Full support with study costs whilst completing the Level 3 AAT Accounts Assistant apprenticeship that is offered
• Following the initial completion of the apprenticeship, you will receive continued support to complete the AAT qualification
• Weekday courses, once a week, at the nearest First Intuition centre to study towards the AAT Level 3 qualification, as well as mentoring towards the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship knowledge, skills and behaviours

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• GCSE in 5 subjects including English and Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-C))

Desirable qualifications

• A Level in any subject (grade Pass)

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Strong maths and English skill
• Adaptable, keen and flexible
• Punctual
• Organised
• Ability to prioritise
• IT skills (Word and Excel)

Other requirements

Gascoynes is looking for a school/college leaver to start an apprenticeship in August 2026. Gascoynes will be making conditional offers to candidates based on their predicted grades. Working week is 37.5 hours with overtime expected in busier periods. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that is part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Applicants will need to travel to their nearest First Intuition centre for AAT courses. The position is for a Level 3 apprenticeship. However, a Level 2 apprenticeship will be considered if it is more suitable for the successful candidate.

About this employer

Gascoynes Accountants provide expert accountancy advice to businesses across Norfolk and Suffolk; with offices in Bury St Edmunds, Wymondham, Ipswich and Stowmarket. We provide day to day advice on clients tax returns or accounts package and are trusted advisers who help moving our clients businesses forward. Our simple, down‑to‑earth approach to accountancy puts us in the best position to help our clients.

After this apprenticeship

Possible progression to study AAT Level 4 and/or Level 7 ACCA/ICAEW after successful completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is: FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000344960.

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Closes on Wednesday 31 December 2025