Accountant Apprentice

Summary

An opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Apprentice to join Barnes Clark. The successful candidate will maintain accounting records, control account reconciliation and management of accounts, whilst working towards the AAT qualification. Working in a team and working with clients to provide a service that meets customers' needs.

Wage

£15,000 a year

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Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday between 9am to 5.30pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 4 August 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

Assisting with monthly and year end reporting of financial and accounts information
Maintaining accounting records including VAT, payroll, control account reconciliation and management accounts under supervision. Including the use of digital systems by using software applications and packages to support the delivery of accurate information
Adhering to all anti-money laundering legislation and safeguarding against suspicious activities
Use digital systems safely to ensure that the cyber security of the organisation is not compromised, and data-handling legislative requirements are met
Undertake Continuous Professional Development by keeping up to date with relevant statutory obligations and procedural best practice
Working in a team internally and working with clients externally to provide a service that meets customers' needs in a timely and professional manner

Where you'll work

88 THE CAUSEWAY
HEYBRIDGE
MALDON
CM9 4LL

Training

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

College or training organisation

FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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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.
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.

Your training plan

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

More training information

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 9-4 or A*-C)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

2 or more (grade A-C/ Pass)

Other in:

Level 2 (grade Pass)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working

About this company

We are a dedicated team which strives to provide success to our clients in regards to all their accountancy needs. Our team is very close-knit and ensures that a unified support is provided to you whenever you need it. With expertise covering all aspects of accountancy, taxation and business advisory services, we are well placed to take a holistic view to planning for the future as well dealing with specific matters.

After this apprenticeship

Possible progression to study AAT Level 4 and/or Level 7 ACCA/ICAEW after successful completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED

Sophie Harris

sophieharris@fi.co.uk

01245 209900

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326871.

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Closes in 18 days (Monday 7 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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