Apprentice Accountant

ST ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES LTD

IPSWICH (IP5 3SL)

Closes in 26 days (Monday 31 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 August 2026

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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 hands-on experience alongside completing their company funded qualifications.

Wage

£14,600 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

There is monthly commission available and annual bonuses. 

Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
9.00am - 5,00pm, Monday to Friday, with 1 hour for lunch. 4 days working in the office and one day at college per week.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 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

Duties to include:

  • Assist in the preparation and submission of VAT return
  • 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

6 THE SQUARE
MARTLESHAM HEATH
IPSWICH
IP5 3SL

Training

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

Training provider

SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

  • Accounts or Finance Assistant Standard
  • English and Maths (if required) Level 2
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
  • Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and Business
  • Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Certificate in Bookkeeping

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English or equivalent (grade 4/C)
  • Maths or equivalent (grade 4/C)

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
  • Patience

Other requirements

Depending on GCSE grades and experience, there is the option to commence at level 3. 

About this employer

ST Accountancy are accountants based in Suffolk and Essex specialising in tax advice and accounting services for SME’s.

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

Company benefits

We provide the employee’s birthday off as annual leave, if it falls on a working day. We also close between Xmas and New Year, on top of annual leave allowances.

After this apprenticeship

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

Further training upon completion up to level 4. Progression to fully qualified accountant and beyond.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE

Natasha Stead

apprenticeshipapplication@suffolk.ac.uk

01473 382600

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046142.

Apply now

Closes in 26 days (Monday 31 August 2026 at 11:59pm)