Apprentice Accounts Assistant

DEBERE LIMITED

WASHINGTON (NE37 1EZ)

Closes in 23 days (Friday 4 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 August 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Accounts Assistant at Debere, based in Washington, Tyne & Wear. You will be joining a professional, friendly team who will be there to train and support you throughout your apprenticeship. This is an excellent opportunity to progress and grow within the organisation.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm Friday: 8:30am - 4pm.

37 hours 30 minutes 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 are varied and will include:

  • Processing company and sole trader transactions
  • Preparation of VAT returns
  • Preparation of annual accounts and corporation tax computations
  • Occasional processing of payroll for clients
  • Liaising with clients on the telephone
  • Sending & receiving emails
  • Use of Microsoft Office to include: Excel and Word
  • Will be trained how to use bespoke company software (Sage 50 Payroll, Sage 50, Sage Cloud, Xero, CCH and Alphatax)

Where you'll work

SWALLOW HOUSE
PARSONS ROAD
WASHINGTON
NE37 1EZ

Training

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

Training provider

ACCESS 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

The successful applicant will work towards the Accounts/Finance Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard.

Will be required to attend day release at Access Training on Team Valley, Gateshead.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 6)
  • Maths (grade 6)

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
  • Team working
  • Punctual
  • Reliable
  • Enthusiastic
  • Confident over the phone

Other requirements

Please ensure that you can travel to the employer's location for a 08.30 am start.

About this employer

Debére are an accountancy firm with a difference. They have a dedicated team of twenty-six who have both small independent and top 7 accountancy practice experience. Offering a well-rounded personal service to all clients who range from sole trader/partnerships to large multi-million turnover owner-managed businesses. They pride themselves on being able to offer a value-added service at an affordable price. They also work alongside other local professionals to ensure they have access to expert knowledge such as corporate finance, VAT, legal services, employment solutions, financial services, etc.

http://www.debere-ne.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Option to purchase additional holidays
  • A day's holiday on your birthday (if it falls on a working day)
  • Holidays increase with service
  • Flexible hours (after training and settling into role)
  • Regular social events
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Health Plan
  • Company Pension scheme
  • On-site free parking
  • Refreshments provided

After this apprenticeship

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

Ongoing training and support will be provided, and potential progression to the accountancy level 3 apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED

Sophy Lamb

slamb@accesstraining.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047311.

Apply now

Closes in 23 days (Friday 4 September 2026 at 11:59pm)