Accounts Apprentice

MILLER & CO

Bedforshire (LU4 8FE)

Closes in 13 days (Thursday 9 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 September 2025

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Summary

Due to continuous growth, we have an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and friendly practice as an Accounts Apprentice. Along with your starting salary, the practice will provide study support and paid study leave for the AAT qualification. The role offers variety and the opportunity to work with a broad range of clients.

Wage

£16,500 a year

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Annual Salary

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday – Friday 8:45 – 17:00.

38 hours 18 minutes a week

Start date

Sunday 19 October 2025

Duration

1 year 6 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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the preparation of accounts for a diverse range of clients
  • Perform day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns under supervision
  • Support the finance team with various ad hoc accounting duties
  • Maintain financial records and documentation in line with company procedures
  • Use accounting software to input and manage financial data

Where you'll work

5 Imperial Court
Laporte Way
Luton
Bedforshire
LU4 8FE

Training

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

Training provider

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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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

Training with Milton Keynes College, once a week. Ongoing training, support and development with the employer.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths (grade 9-4)
  • English (grade 9-4)

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

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • IT Literate
  • communication skills

Other requirements

May need to occasionally travel to local clients to work on site. A drivers license would be beneficial for the role.

About this employer

As well as accountancy, audit and tax skills, our partners also have individual specialisms which enable us to provide clients with a first class tailored service. With our wealth of experience, we pride ourselves on delivering an unparalleled service to all clients, whatever their size or sector. In addition to traditional auditing, accounting and tax services we also provide advice on how to improve and develop your business. Whether you need an integrated business strategy, access to corporate finance or specialist tax advice we are here to help you achieve your goals.

After this apprenticeship

Potential to move higher and gain further qualifications within this sector.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343686.

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Closes in 13 days (Thursday 9 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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