Trainee Accounting Technician Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; City Of London; On-site; GBP 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Upminster seeks an Apprentice Accountant to gain practical experience in bookkeeping, payroll, and VAT while pursuing an AAT qualification. The role offers comprehensive training within a supportive team environment. Responsibilities include assisting with accounts preparation and managing client communications. The apprenticeship lasts for 15 months and offers a competitive wage of £14,400 annually.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include GCSEs in Maths (grade 6) and relevant qualifications.
• Industry experience may adjust apprenticeship requirements.
• Candidates should possess effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping and data entry using accounting software.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist with accounts preparation.
• Provide client support and handle general administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisation skills

Number skills

Team working

Professional approach

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSEs in Maths (grade 6)

Tools

VT

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Overview

Join our growing accountancy firm in Upminster as an Apprentice Accountant. You'll gain hands-on experience in bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and accounts preparation while studying towards your AAT qualification. Full training and mentoring are provided within a friendly, supportive team.

Wage

£14,400 a year

Hours and Location

35 hours a week
Unit 10 Saxon House, Upminster Trading Park, Warley Street, Upminster, Essex RM14 3PJ.

Start date and Duration

Start date: Monday 1 December 2025
Duration: 1 year 3 months

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

• Bookkeeping and data entry using desktop and cloud software (VT, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage etc)
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting schedules
• Payroll and CIS processing
• Assisting with year-end accounts and tax return preparation
• Liaising with clients and HMRC
• General office administration and client support

Where you\'ll work

Unit 10, Saxon House, Upminster Trading Park, Warley Street, Upminster, RM14 3PJ

Training

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

Training provider
FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)

What you\'ll learn

Course contents

• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation\'s standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

The successful candidate will be required to attend weekday courses, once a week, at First Intuition to study towards their AAT Level 3 qualification, as well as mentoring towards the Level 3 Apprenticeship knowledge, skills, and behaviours.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSEs in Maths (grade 6) and other relevant qualifications and industry experience; the apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect existing knowledge.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Professional approach
• Willingness to learn

About this employer

We\'re a team of Chartered Certified Accountants who love helping owner-managed businesses thrive. Based in our Upminster office, we\'ve been supporting clients across Essex, London and the South East with clear, reliable accounting and tax advice — without the jargon. We opened our doors in 2008 with one mission: to help small and medium-sized businesses get to grips with their finances. Since then, we\'ve grown into a trusted team of number-crunchers who mix expert advice with a personal touch.

hawkinsaccounts.co.uk

After this apprenticeship

Possible progression to a higher-level apprenticeship upon successful completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship.

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The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000345532. Closes in 21 days (Friday 31 October 2025 at 11:59pm). Sign in with GOV.UK One Login to apply.