Apprentice Bookkeeper

Government jobs, apprenticeship; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local firm of Chartered Accountants is offering an apprenticeship role, providing hands-on experience in accounting. The position includes training at Newbury College and various benefits, including a company bonus scheme and flexible working arrangements. Ideal for candidates with a strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

5% employer pension scheme

Death in service cover

20 days holiday on commencement

Private Health Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Desirable qualifications include A Level in Maths (grade B).

Responsibilities

• Running payroll for clients and posting journals to their accounting packages.
• Reconciling bank accounts and investigating discrepancies.
• Performing bespoke activities as instructed by staff or clients.

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 thinking

Team working

Initiative

Non-judgemental attitude

Patience

Education

A Level or equivalent in Maths

Job description

Attention to detail

Summary
RED 76 Tax, a local firm of Chartered Accountants, is pleased to offer an apprentice role due to the successful promotion of our last apprentice. This fantastic role involves working in a growing business where you will be supported to deliver a first-class service for our clients.

Wage
£14,918.80 to £24,126.96, depending on your age

Additional Benefits

• Company bonus scheme
• 5% employer pension scheme
• Death in service cover
• 20 days holiday on commencement
• Private Health Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements

Training course Professional accounting or taxation technician (Level 4)

Hours Office based, Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed. 38 hours a week.

Start date Friday 1 August 2025

Duration 1 year 6 months

Positions available 2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by gaining hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Running payroll for clients, posting journals to their accounting packages, and submitting information to HMRC
• Reconciling bank accounts electronically and matching receipts
• Investigating discrepancies and posting correction journals
• Performing other bespoke activities as instructed by staff or clients

Where you'll work

20-22 Venture West Greenham Business Park, RG19 6HX

Training

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

College or training organisation

NEWBURY COLLEGE

Your training course

Professional accounting or taxation technician (Level 4)

Your training plan

• Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard
• Typically one day per week release
• On-site training will be conducted in Newbury

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

A Level or equivalent in:

• Maths (grade B)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can tailor the apprenticeship to reflect your existing knowledge.

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 thinking
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non-judgemental attitude
• Patience

About this company

RED 76 Tax is a top chartered accountancy firm within the Newbury area. We are a commercially astute organisation with a personal, partner-led service aimed at entrepreneurial SMEs, large corporates, and high-net-worth individuals. Our clients come from diverse backgrounds and industries. Our reputation is grounded in quality, delivering premium advisory services efficiently and cost-effectively.

http://red76tax.com

After this apprenticeship

Option to stay as is or progress onto the ICAEW ACA program.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RED 76 Tax

Nicola Welchman

[e-mail]

01635 783000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000320701.

Apply now

Closes on Tuesday, 1 July 2025.

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