Apprentice Accountant

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

Job summary

A reputable accounting training provider in Chelmsford is seeking a self-motivated apprentice in accountancy. This role offers comprehensive on-the-job training alongside professional study, preparing accounts and assisting with tax returns. Ideal candidates must have GCSEs in Maths and English. This apprenticeship lasts for one year with a wage of £14,722.50 per annum.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Potential for a permanent position after apprenticeship

Professional mentoring

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English (grade 4 / C or above) required.
• A Level in Any (grade C or above) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyse data onto spreadsheets and accounting software.
• Perform bookkeeping and VAT returns.
• Prepare accounts and tax returns.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Education

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

A Level in Any (grade C or above)

Job description

Summary
Looking for a keen learner who is self-motivated and interested in a career in accountancy. The apprentice will gain the knowledge and experience from a fully qualified accountant and will be exposed to many areas of accounting and taxation.

Wage
£14,722.50 a year

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Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm, with one hour for lunch.
37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date
Monday 1 September 2025

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

Duties will include analysing data onto spreadsheets and accounting software, bookkeeping and VAT Returns, helping prepare accounts and tax returns.

Over the apprenticeship the candidate will be able to do the following:

• Prepare accounts to at least trial balance level
• Prepare simple accounts to review stage
• Prepare tax returns
• Prepare bookkeeping and vat returns
• Understand and prepare statutory documentation for businesses

Where you'll work

Unit 9A, Reeds Farm Estate
Roxwell Road, Writtle
Chelmsford
CM1 3ST
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED

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

• The successful candidate will be required to attend weekday courses at First Intuition Chelmsford, Southend or Colchester to study towards their AAT qualification
• In addition to this, you will have mentoring towards the apprenticeship knowledge, skills, and behaviours

Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4 / C or above)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Any (grade 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
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working

About this employer
Chartered Accountants (ICAEW) - providing accountancy, audit and taxation services such as year end accounts, tax returns, VAT, payroll and management accounts.

http://www.dlaccountancy.co.uk (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship

• This can lead to a permanent position for the correct candidate with the potential for further study

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED

Naomi Reed

[e-mail]

01245 209900

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332763.
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Closes in 10 days (Monday 11 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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