Apprentice Accountant

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

Job summary

FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED is offering an accounting apprenticeship in a regional firm, starting with training to AAT Level 4 and opportunities for progression.

You'll learn on the job, work 37.5 hours per week (Mon–Fri 9:00–17:30) at 7 Station Road, Epping, and study toward an accountancy qualification while earning £15,600 in the first year.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (grade 4/C or above).
• Full driving licence and car access, willing to travel between sites.
• Teamwork and willingness to learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team and gain practical accounting experience.
• Handle financial data, use standard tools and processes, and support day-to-day tasks.
• Progress through training toward an accountancy qualification while on the job.

Skills

Number skills

Team working

Hard-Working

Education

GCSEs (5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above)

Job description

Summary

An exciting opportunity to join a regional accounting firm, initially providing training to AAT Level 4, and further potential from there.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5:30pm. 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 14 December 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

As an accountancy apprentice, you will work as part of a team and gain practical experience in a professional working environment. You will also be involved in a variety of tasks that help support the day‑to‑day running of the business while developing an understanding of accountancy and finance.

You will learn how to work accurately with financial information, use different systems and software, communicate professionally with colleagues and clients, and manage your time effectively. Alongside your work, you will continue to develop your knowledge and skills through training and study towards an accountancy qualification.

Where you’ll work

7 Station Road Epping CM16 4HA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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What you’ll learn

• 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.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSEs (grade 4/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

• Number skills
• Team working
• Hard-Working

Other requirements

Must have a full driving licence, access to a car and be prepared to travel to different sites.

About this employer

Our personal services go beyond tax and accounting to provide businesses and individuals with expert advice, all from under one roof.

Our expert team are committed to providing personalised and professional services that save our customers time and money.

Our team are enthusiastic not only about accounting and tax but also about playing a pivotal role in helping our customers meet their personal or business goals.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Potential to progress past AAT.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED

Freddie Dewar

[e-mail]

01245 209900

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059830.