Accounts Apprentice

Burgis & Bullock Chartered Accountants

LEAMINGTON SPA, Nuneaton

Closes on Saturday 1 August 2026

Posted on 21 April 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to join a prestigious chartered accountants in either their Leamington or Nuneaton office. Burgis and Bullock are seeking an Accounts Apprentice to join their team. This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in accountancy, while studying towards a professional qualification.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

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

  • Assist in the preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
  • Undertake regular book-keeping for small businesses
  • Prepare and file VAT returns
  • Develop written and verbal skills with internal and external stakeholders
  • Learn how to use accounting software such as Xero and Sage.
  • Develop an understanding of payroll and personal taxes
  • General administrative support to the wider team
  • Participate in training sessions and work towards achieveing professional qualifications

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • 23-25 WATERLOO PLACE, WARWICK STREET, LEAMINGTON SPA, CV32 5LA
  • Unit A, Eliot Business Park, Goldsmith Way, Nuneaton, CV10 7RP

Training

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

Training provider

COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TRAINING LIMITED

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.

Training schedule

  • Accounts or finance Assistant (level 2 or level 3) Apprenticeship Standard
  • AAT Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Accounting
  • You will attend training provided by Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber Training once a week, Commerce House, 123 St Nicholas Street, Radford, CV1 4FD

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade A*/9 - C/5)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Full clean driving licence

About this employer

A chartered accountancy firm steeped in history and tradition. For 135 years, we have been at the forefront of financial innovation, offering expert advice and unwavering support to our valued clients. Burgis & Bullock stands tall with 9 Partners and a dedicated team of over 60 staff members. Our commitment to excellence, client-centric approach, and adaptability to the evolving business landscape continue to drive our success.

https://www.burgisbullock.com/about-us/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • A permanent role within the business with career progression and the opportunity to complete the following level of AAT

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TRAINING LIMITED

Dale Southworth

dale.southworth@burgisbullock.com

01926 451000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027022.

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Closes on Saturday 1 August 2026