Bookkeeper Apprentice

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

Job summary

A prominent apprenticeship provider in Exeter is seeking an Accounts or Finance Assistant apprentice. You will gain training and experience in bookkeeping, including payroll and supplier payments, while enjoying paid study leave. The wage is £17,000 per year, with regular pay reviews. This is an excellent opportunity to start a career in accountancy with full support for your studies.

Benefits

Company Pension

Cycle to work Scheme

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths at grade B or above.
• 6 other GCSE subjects at grade C or above.

Responsibilities

• Data entry for client payrolls.
• Processing purchase ledger invoices.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Maintaining customer records.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to prioritise workload

Education

GCSE in 6 other subjects (grade 5 (C) or above)

English (grade 6 (B) or above)

Maths (grade 6 (B) or above)

Job description

Summary

A great opportunity to join a dynamic firm, providing excellent training & longer-term career opportunities. The role involves bookkeeping & VAT returns for a number of clients, with the view to moving to some of our more complex clients once the candidate evolves through their studies. Bookkeeping, mainly done using Xero cloud-based software.

Wage: £17,000 a year

Regular pay reviews every 6 months. You would be provided with paid study leave.

Training course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours: Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm, 38 hours a week

Start date: Monday 5 January 2026

Duration: 1 year 3 months

Positions available: 1

What you'll do at work

• Data entry for the weekly and monthly client payrolls
• Processing purchase ledger invoices
• Supplier payments
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Maintaining supplier records
• Sales invoicing
• Credit control
• Maintaining customer records
• Processing company credit card statements
• Processing staff expenses
• Matching the bank feeds
• Month‑end journals
• Dealing with intercompany management charges
• Understanding the various accounting software in use
• General admin, including a lot of ad‑hoc duties, assisting the owners in both administration, finance and other duties, getting to really know the business, including
• Providing occasional cover on the telephone support

Where you'll work

Courtenay House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, EX2 5AZ

Training

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

Training provider

ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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 reconcilations 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

You will undertake the "Accounts / Finance Assistant" Apprenticeship (an intermediate Apprenticeship in Accounting), with full support from Accountancy Learning as part of their Flexible Apprenticeship Programme.

Assessment will be by an "End Point Assessment", which will include the following two elements: a structured interview and an in‑tray test.

Successful completion of the AAT (Level 2) Foundation Certificate in Accounting is a mandatory element of the Apprenticeship.

Duration: 15 months, earlier completion possible, but must exceed one year and a week.

Time is allocated for study during the week, and outside normal office hours you are expected to continue your studies.

As you learn more in both the office and in your studies, your responsibilities and the variety of tasks you undertake are expected to increase.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• GCSE in 6 other subjects (grade 5 (C) or above)
• English (grade 6 (B) or above)
• Maths (grade 6 (B) 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
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise workload

About this employer

We are a busy accountancy firm with two offices and a rapidly expanding bookkeeping portfolio. Griffin are a firm of Devon accountants based in Exeter and Honiton, focused on providing expert advice and a truly first class service to our clients. We look to bring a fresh approach to accountancy and have embraced the latest technology in the sector, enabling our clients to have greater control and flexibility over their finances. We take the compliance burden away, so our clients can focus on running their businesses and above all else we strive to provide excellent service and adopt a proactive approach to anticipate their needs. Griffin Chartered Accountants offer a full range of accountancy services to SMEs across the South West. Xero experts, providing advice and support to help local businesses get the most out of Xero.

Company benefits

Company Pension, Cycle to work Scheme.

After this apprenticeship

We see this position as a stepping stone for an ambitious candidate to kick‑start their career in the accountancy profession.

Contact

ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD

Reference code: VAC2000000959

Application deadline

Job closes on 17 December 2025 at 11:59pm.