Trainee Accountant Apprentice

Summary

As a Trainee Accountant Apprentice, you will provide support to both internal staff and external clients, working with our team at the St Osyth and Thorpe offices. Assisting in the day-to-day financial activities, including but not limited to data entry, month-end VAT Returns and management accounts and year-end financial accounts and tax returns.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 09:00am - 3:00pm, with a 30 minute paid lunch each day.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 July 2025

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

Day to day role responsibilities will include:

Assisting with financial and management accounts preparation for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies
Assisting with managing client expectations and deadlines
Assisting with the preparation of personal and business tax returns
Carrying out bookkeeping activities, including journal postings and ledger reconciliations
Processing client records accurately using Xero, Dext, and other accountancy software
Preparation of VAT returns and management accounts
Assisting with general administrative duties, including meeting and greeting clients, filing, answering the telephone, and supporting the team to meet deadlines as required

Where you'll work

2 COLCHESTER ROAD
ST OSYTH
CLACTON ON SEA
CO16 8HA

Training

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

College or training organisation

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

Your training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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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, 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.

Your training plan

The apprentice will be working towards the Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship standard including the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
Classroom attendance at Colchester Institute (Colchester Campus) every other week

More training information

Colchester Institute have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this apprenticeship through our Online and On Campus model

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

maths and English (grade A*-C/9-4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

About this company

Established in 2011, Ellacott Morris is a dynamic accountancy firm based in St Osyth, Essex. Serving clients across Clacton, Colchester, Chelmsford, Ipswich, and Harwich, we specialise in providing tailored accounting solutions for small businesses, sole traders, and limited companies. Our services encompass tax planning, bookkeeping, VAT and CIS compliance, payroll, and company incorporation. With a dedicated team, we pride ourselves on a client-focused approach that combines local expertise with modern, cloud-based tools like Xero and Dext. Our commitment to personalised service and innovative solutions has earned us a reputation for helping businesses grow with confidence.

https://ellacottmorris.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Flexible work, Private health benefit scheme, Pension Scheme.

After this apprenticeship

We expect the successful candidate to complete their Level 2 apprenticeship and, subject to performance, continue with us at Ellacottmorris into Level 3 study. As their knowledge grows, they will take on more responsibility within the business, with opportunities for continued progression.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

Colchester Institute - Apprenticeships Team

ci.apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk

01206712043

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000321666.

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Closes in 30 days (Monday 30 June 2025)

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