Accounts Apprentice

JERVIS AND PARTNERS LIMITED

NORTHAMPTON (NN2 7AZ)

Closes on Monday 1 December 2025

Posted on 8 October 2025


Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic, aspirational individual to work in their fast-growing firm as an Accounts Apprentice. As part of your role you will be maintaining and reconciling purchase ledgers for several clients, VAT returns, preparation of management accounts, an exciting varied role, if you are interested please apply today!

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with one hour lunch – hours can be flexible

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 December 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

·       General bookkeeping.

·       VAT returns.

·       Preparation of management accounts

·       Process sales and purchase invoices for many different clients.

·       Bank reconciliations.

·       Maintain and reconcile purchase and sales ledgers for several clients.

·       Roles and responsibilities will increase once you have gotten into the role.

Person specification:

·       You will need GCSE Math’s and English at grades 4/C or above.

·       Excellent IT skills particularly with Microsoft Excel.

·       Excellent communicator, both verbal and written

·       Ability to take accountability, handle pressure and changing priorities

·       AAT Level 2 qualified would be preferred.

This role is supported by AAT Level 3 through Starting Off.

Where you'll work

30 HARBOROUGH ROAD
NORTHAMPTON
NN2 7AZ

Training

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

Training provider

STARTING OFF LIMITED

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

  • AAT Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
  • Remote training delivery
  • Onefile
  • VLE
  • 6 hours of dedicated training time every week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (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
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

About this employer

Established in 1970 my client is one of the oldest accountancy practises in Northamptonshire. Over those years, they have developed strong links within the local community, with individuals and businesses in an ever-changing environment. Their core values are to give every member of the company the opportunity to develop and progress by offering support at every step of their journey. They take work-life balance seriously, with a great atmosphere and flexible schedules.

Company benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays.

After this apprenticeship

Possible full time permanent position for the right candidate upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STARTING OFF LIMITED

Lucy Harris

lucy.harris@startingoff.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000344612.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 1 December 2025

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