Accounts Apprentice
KJS SOLICITORS LIMITED
Reading (RG5 4JB)
Closes on Saturday 31 October 2026
Posted on 17 June 2026
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Summary
Do you have a strong interest in accounts and finance, with a desire to learn and develop?
If you can manage tasks effectively with a professional, reliable and proactive approach to work, then this could be the role for you.
PETA are proud to be working with KJ Smith to recruit and train an Accounts Apprentice.
- Wage
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£15,600 a year
- Training course
- Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Mon - Fri 09.00 - 17.30.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 9 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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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
Playing a key role in supporting the finance function of the firms, gaining hands-on experience across billing, purchase ledger and general accounts processes. This is an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills within a professional services environment whilst working towards a recognised qualification.
The role of the Purchase Ledger Assistant is to report to the Finance Manager. In this role, you will work closely with the in-house Procurement Team on related queries and liaise with suppliers via email and telephone to ensure the timely resolution of any outstanding issues.
Ensure purchase ledger procedures are followed for approval and input in a timely manner. Run weekly payment runs and send to directors/finance manager for approval.
To carry out Ad hoc duties as required to support the Accounts Team.
The Accounts Apprentice will be responsible for contributing to the efficient operation of the finance department. Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Manage the purchase ledger inbox
- Process purchase ledger invoices – foreign and domestic
- Manage and maintain supplier statement reconciliations
Contact suppliers regarding invoice queries or missing credit notes - Process personal expenses
- Run weekly/monthly BACS/foreign payment runs
- General accounts support
- Ensure that all deadlines are met within set timeframes
Where you'll work
5 7 Headley Road
Woodley
Reading
RG5 4JB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PETA LIMITED
Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Level 2 Finance/Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. You will complete a 15-month apprenticeship, which includes 1 day per week at the PETA training centre in Cosham. You will be supported every 6-8 weeks with visits from your PETA Learning & Development Coach.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4)
- Maths (grade C/4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Able to work to deadlines
- Work at pace
- Knowledge of MS Office
Other requirements
Company Benefits:
- Pension Scheme (with Scottish Widows) up to 5% matched ER contributions. This increases after two years’ service (5.5%) and five years’ service (6.25%)
- Critical Illness Insurance Cover (with Aviva) (1x Salary)
- Life Assurance Insurance Cover (with AIG) (4x Salary)
- Private Medical Insurance (with Bupa). Option to add family members
- 25 Days of Annual Leave, plus Statutory Bank Holidays. Please note that 3 days of your annual leave will be used to cover the office closure over Christmas
- Digital Health Service (with Aviva Digicare+)
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Surrogacy Leave
- Free Parking at all offices
- Enhanced Sickness Pay
- Enhanced Compassionate & Bereavement Leave
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Marketing & Social Events
Please note that our list of Employment Benefits can be withdrawn at any time.
About this employer
At KJ Smith Solicitors, we’re experts in family law. We’re here to help you understand your options and empower you to take control of your future. Our lawyers are approachable and empathetic, providing legal advice within an ecosystem of care.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Once you have completed the Level 2 AAT Apprenticeship, there would be the opportunity to complete the Level 3 apprenticeship and further learning and development.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PETA LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037407.
Apply now
Closes on Saturday 31 October 2026
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