Bookkeeping Apprenticeship

People First; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Option to work from home 1 day per wk

20 days annual leave + holidays

Life and critical illness cover

Office refreshments and team events

Job summary

Blinkhorns is seeking a Bookkeeper Apprentice to train across a broad range of bookkeeping and finance tasks while studying towards the AAT qualification.

You will work with colleagues from Trainee Bookkeepers to Senior Partners, gaining hands-on experience in payroll, ledgers, VAT, and month-end reporting, with mentoring and regular development reviews to build your career.

Qualifications

• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of income and expenditure accounts from client records.
• Sales and purchase ledger processing.
• Account reconciliations.
• Cash and bank postings and bank reconciliations.
• VAT returns and month-end reporting.
• Payroll processing.
• General bookkeeping and administrative duties.

Skills

A-Level

Maths (GCSE 4/C)

English (GCSE 4/C)

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

A-Level or equivalent

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Established in 1876, Blinkhorns serves some 3500 individuals and owner managed businesses. Our client base is predominantly drawn from the media and entertainment sectors, in particular film, television and theatre. We also provide services to clients involved in other areas such as the motorsport, property investment, retail, charity and service sectors.

What You Can Expect

As a Bookkeeper Apprentice, you will work alongside a wide range of colleagues, from Trainee Bookkeepers through to Senior Partners. You will gain practical experience across a variety of bookkeeping and finance functions while studying towards a recognised qualification.

Whilst we are predominantly a Media and Entertainment firm, experience in this sector is not required. An interest in business, finance and accountancy, combined with a willingness to learn, is what matters most. You will gain exposure to a broad range of clients, helping you develop valuable knowledge and skills across different industries.

Office-based role

The Role

Reporting directly to a Manager, you will receive structured training and support while assisting with:

• Preparation of income and expenditure accounts from client records
• Sales and purchase ledger processing
• Account reconciliations
• Cash and bank postings
• Bank reconciliations
• VAT returns and month-end reporting
• Payroll processing
• General bookkeeping and administrative duties

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Educated to A-Level standard (or equivalent)
• GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• An interest in accountancy, finance or bookkeeping
• Previous office, customer service or work experience

Training and Development

Full apprenticeship training and support will be provided, including study towards the relevant AAT qualification. You will receive mentoring, on-the-job training and regular development reviews to help build a successful career in bookkeeping and accountancy.

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration package
• Annual payment of professional subscriptions
• Option to work from home 1 day per week and flexible working hours
• Regular staff and team events
• 20 days annual leave starting allowance (plus bank holidays and additional time off over Christmas close down) and 5-day additional entitlement over time
• Other benefits including life and critical illness cover and provision of office refreshments including fresh fruit delivery and stocked drinks fridges for after work socials on Fridays