Apprentice Bookkeeper

MORPHRY THYME LIMITED

Dereham (NR19 1FD)

Closes in 12 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 February 2026

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Summary

We support small businesses with bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts, payroll, and all the behind‑the‑scenes financial tasks that make a real difference. We keep things clear, calm, and human, and our clients trust us because we speak their language, not accountancy jargon.

Wage

£16,525 a year

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  • Wage increases each April

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
35 hour working week (including training) with office days based at our Dereham office, Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, with one hour for lunch. Office days will be scheduled around attendance commitment with First Intuition.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 24 August 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

  • Support with processing invoices, receipts, and expenses, ensuring accuracy in all entries.

  • Reconcile bank accounts and manage purchase and sales ledgers.

  • Help prepare financial statements and reports under supervision.

  • Maintain client records with confidentiality and care.

  • Participate in training sessions and gain relevant qualifications.

  • Work closely with supervisors to learn industry-standard bookkeeping practices.

  • Perform administrative duties.

  • Communicate with clients through various channels.

Where you'll work

221 224 Breckland Business Centre
St Withburga Lane
Dereham
NR19 1FD

Training

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

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION CAMBRIDGE 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

Off the job training will take place at First Intuition Norwich, Lawrence House, 5 St Andrews Hill, Norwich, NR2 1AD.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

No prior experience is required, but an interest in finance or accounting is beneficial.

About this employer

We are a bookkeeping and management accounting practice based in Norfolk, working on an outsourced finance model to support small and medium‑sized businesses who cannot justify or afford a full in‑house finance department. Our team of 12 includes an apprentice, bookkeepers, accounts assistants, management accountants, an executive assistant, an HR and marketing coordinator, and our directors.

We bring together experience from both industry and practice, and we work with clients across a wide range of sectors including agriculture, professional services, hospitality, property rental, construction, automotive, and retail.

We keep up with technological developments in accountancy software and use modern tools to deliver accurate, efficient, and reliable financial support. Our focus is on providing timely information, clear explanations, and practical guidance that helps businesses understand their numbers and make confident decisions.

We value learning, steady development, and creating a supportive environment for people at every stage of their career.

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Company benefits

  • From 29 days holiday (including bank holidays)

  • Matched Company Pension

  • Group Life Cover

  • Private Medical Cover

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion and dependent on the needs of the business, the apprentice may be offered to join the company on a permanent contract for one the following roles: Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, or to undertake AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION CAMBRIDGE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013406.

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Closes in 12 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)