Apprentice Accountant

ST ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES LTD

Braintree (CM7 3HQ)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 3 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 June 2026

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Summary

Apprentice Accountant role supporting VAT & CIS returns, Bookkeeping, Account Preparation and Admin Tasks.

Ideal for someone starting their AAT and looking to gain hands-on experience.

Wage

£14,560 a year

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
9am - 5pm - Monday to Friday.

35 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

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

  • 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.

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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.

Training schedule

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 (grade 5 / C or above)
  • Maths (grade 5 / C or above)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Eager to learn
  • Motivated

About this employer

We work with ambitious SME owners by enhancing their financial knowledge and understanding to empower them to make financial decisions with confidence. We keep a constant, ongoing relationship with our clients, communicating clearly and are an integral part of their team day-to-day rather than year-to-year. We nurture long-term relationships as we provide excellence in everything we do and are committed to the success of our clients as well as ourselves. This helps our clients to achieve a greater work-life balance and meet the goals they set for themselves.

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

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

This is not a fixed-term role, so career progression would mean continuing in employment with ST Accountancy and progression onto a higher-level qualification, potentially ACCA / CIMA.

 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED

Freddie Dewar

freddiedewar@fi.co.uk

01245209900

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037957.

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 3 July 2026 at 11:59pm)