Trainee Accounts Apprentice

Summary

Launch your career in accountancy with our Accounts Apprentice Trainee role! This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a supportive and professional environment. You'll receive full training and mentoring, work towards your AAT qualification, and be part of a friendly team committed to your development.

Wage

£18,500 a year

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Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 3.30pm (30mins lunch).

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 1 month

Positions available

2

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 with processing invoices, receipts, and payments using accounting software
Support with preparing financial reports, reconciliations, and basic bookkeeping tasks
Help maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
Communicate with clients and suppliers via phone and email
Provide general administrative support to the finance team

Where you'll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

Hillside, Albion Street, Chipping Norton, OX7 5BH
Eden House, Two Rivers Industrial Estate, Station Lane, Witney, OX28 4BL

Training

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

College or training organisation

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

Your 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.

Your training plan

Delivery model:

Work-based training with your employer
Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week)
Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
Level 1 Functional Skills in English (7 days at college, if required)
Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work

Qualifications included:

Level 1 Functional Skills in English (if required)
AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting
Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

End Point Assessment:

Knowledge Test - Integrated
Interview

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade A*- C / 4 - 9)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Please apply as soon as possible for this role. Should the right candidate be found prior to the closing date, then the vacancy may be closed early. Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session: Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to attend an Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session at Witney or Abingdon campus.  This will consist of a series of initial assessments (required prior to any apprenticeship offer), completion of essential paperwork, the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and a forum for your questions.  As a new Apprenticeship applicant, you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session, please call us on 01235 216216.       Qualification checks: By applying for this vacancy, you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible.     The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £7.55 per hour from April 2024. This applies to 16 - 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent training.

About this company

Bronsens Chartered Certified Accountants is a well established, client-centred accounting firm based in Witney (with offices also in Chipping Norton & Oxford). With over 100 years of presence in Oxfordshire, they provide personalised, forward-thinking financial services tailored to each business . As members of ACCA, ATT, and financial advisers associations, Bronsens combines high professional standards with small-firm attention. Their Witney hub at Eden House, Two Rivers Business Park (OX28 4BL) is central to the local business community.

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

Company benefits

• 25 Days holidays plus Bank Holidays • Quarterly Staff Events • Wide Range of Clients • Pension Scheme

After this apprenticeship

Accounts Assistant – Progress into a full-time junior accounting role supporting bookkeeping, VAT, and payroll.

AAT Qualified Accountant – Upon completion of the AAT qualification, move into more advanced finance roles.

Progression to ACCA / CIMA / ACA – Begin studying for higher-level chartered qualifications for further career growth.

Finance Officer / Management Accountant – Work towards positions with more responsibility, including reporting and budgeting.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

Mike

apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

01235216216

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327875.

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Closes in 30 days (Friday 25 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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