Apprentice Accountant

Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Apprentice Accountant to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career in accountancy while gaining practical experience alongside completing their company funded qualifications.

Wage

£13,800 a year

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Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

9am-5pm, Monday to Friday

35 hours a week

Start date

Friday 15 August 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

Key Responsibilities:

· Assist in the preparation and submission of VAT returns

· Support with CIS returns

· Aid in the preparation of year-end accounts

· Perform general bookkeeping tasks using accounting software

· Provide administrative support to the team as required

Where you'll work

Corner House
Market Place
Braintree
CM7 3HQ

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 to study towards their AAT Level 3 qualification as well as mentoring towards the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship knowledge, skills, and behaviours.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade C / 5 or above)

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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working

About this company

ST Accountancy are a dedicated team of experts offering tailored accounting solutions in Braintree, Essex. They serve small businesses, self-employed professionals and larger enterprises. They provide high-quality financial advice and accounting services around Braintree including tax advice.

https://staccountancy.co.uk/braintree-accountants/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Commission based billing on top of base salary Up 10% annual bonus providing business meets yearly targets and personal targets are reached 28 days annual leave including Bank holidays

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of your AAT qualification, there may be the opportunity to continue onto further studies and progression within the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED

Naomi Reed

NaomiReed@FI.co.uk

01245 2099

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000330923.

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Closes in 18 days (Friday 1 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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