Apprentice Accountant

Suffolk New College; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Holiday closure between Xmas and New X

Future pay growth

Further training

Career progression

Job summary

ST Accountancy in Suffolk is recruiting an Apprentice Accountant to start a career in accountancy while gaining hands-on experience and completing company-funded qualifications. The role offers a structured apprenticeship with college attendance and training while working full-time.

You will perform bookkeeping tasks, assist with VAT and CIS returns, and support year-end processes as you study for accounting qualifications. The position includes a mix of office-based work and study time.

Qualifications

• Good communication and IT skills are required.
• Attention to detail and organisational abilities are essential.
• Ability to handle numbers and basic accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in VAT return preparation and submission.
• Support CIS returns processing.
• Aid in preparation of year-end accounts.
• Perform general bookkeeping tasks using accounting software.
• Provide administrative support to the team.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Education

Accounts or Finance Assistant (Level 2)

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting

Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and Business

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Certificate in Bookkeeping

Job description

Summary We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Apprentice Accountant to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career in accountancy while gaining hands‑on experience alongside completing their company funded qualifications.

Wage £14,600 a year Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) There is monthly commission available and annual bonuses. There is monthly commission available and annual bonuses. Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours 9.00am - 5,00pm, Monday to Friday, with 1 hour for lunch. 4 days working in the office and one day at college per week. Hours 9.00am - 5,00pm, Monday to Friday, with 1 hour for lunch. 4 days working in the office and one day at college per week. 35 hours a week 35 hours a week

Start date Monday 7 September 2026 Duration 1 year Positions available 1 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working.

What you'll do at work

• Assist in the preparation and submission of VAT return
• Support with CIS returns
• Aid in the preparation of year-end accounts
• Perform general bookkeeping tasks using accounting software
• Provide administrative support to the team as required

Where you'll work

6 THE SQUARE MARTLESHAM HEATH IPSWICH IP5 3SL Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you'll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

• Accounts or Finance Assistant Standard English and Maths (if required)
• Level, 2 AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
• Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and Business
• Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Certificate in Bookkeeping

Requirements Desirable

• qualifications English or equivalent (grade 4/C)
• Maths or equivalent (grade 4/C)
• 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
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Other requirements

Depending on GCSE grades and experience, there is the option to commence at level 3.

About this employer

ST Accountancy are accountants based in Suffolk and Essex specialising in tax advice and accounting services for SME's.

Company benefits

• We provide the employee's birthday off as annual leave, if it falls on a working day.
• We also close between Xmas and New Year, on top of annual leave allowances.
• After this apprenticeship Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
• Further training upon completion up to level 4.
• Progression to fully qualified accountant and beyond.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is: SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE Natasha Stead 01473 382600 The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046142. #J-18808-Ljbffr