Accounts Apprentice

PURDY & FIGG LTD

London (NW1 2DA)

Closes in 10 days (Saturday 28 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 February 2026

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Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Apprentice to join our Finance team and support the delivery of monthly financial controls, processes and reporting as we continue to scale rapidly. 20% of the role will be supporting HR. The successful candidate will enrol in a Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship and work towards the AAT.

Wage

£22,000 a year

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  • A starting salary of £22,000 per annum, with annual pay reviews

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Sunday 1 March 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

  • Manage the overheads and expenses process, ensuring timely processing and resolution of supplier invoices, card transactions, and expense claims.
  • Support the accounts payable process for stock suppliers, including three-way matching (PO to invoice to GRN) and resolving any discrepancies.
  • Assist with monthly reporting and financial controls, such as bank reconciliations, sales and purchase cut-off testing, and supplier statement reconciliations.
  • Contribute to key finance projects, including audit preparation, cost-control initiatives, balance sheet reviews, and process improvement implementations.
  • Assist with handling financial queries related to pay, deductions and benefits.
  • Support with maintaining and updating employee information in the HR/Payroll system.
  • Assist with monthly headcount reporting.

Where you'll work

210 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DA

Training

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

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION 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

One day a week training in person at First Intuition:

County House, Conway Mews, London W1T 6AA.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

  • 2 other subjects (grade B)
  • Maths (grade A)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Proactive and self-motivated
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Confidence
  • Reliable

Other requirements

  • Able to work at Hemel office at least twice a month (9 Heron Business Park, Eastman Way, HP2 7FW). Travel will be reimbursed.

About this employer

Are you ready to be part of an extraordinary journey with a high-growth venture that’s transforming a £100 billion consumer category? We’re Purdy & Figg, a rapidly growing, eco-friendly business on a mission to revolutionise the way people clean – and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team!

 

Back in 2018, NHS nurse Purdy Rubin and horticulturalist Charlotte Figg set out to create cleaning products that are not only effective but also safe for the environment. Spurred on by Purdy’s sons, Charlie and Jack, they partnered with Chemist Dr. Anna Slastanova to develop natural, beautifully-scented, and refillable cleaning products that rival the ‘big guns’ of the industry.

 

What started as a humble venture has blossomed into a powerhouse brand with over 400,000 loyal subscribers. We’ve seen an incredible five-fold increase in sales over the past year alone, cementing our place as a leader in the natural cleaning market. And we’re just getting started!

 

Recognition & Growth

➔    Ranked #1 on 2025’s FEBE Growth 100 list of fastest-growing UK businesses

➔    Ranked #9 on 2025’s Sunday Times 100 list of fastest-growing UK businesses

If you’re passionate about sustainability and want to be part of a dynamic team that’s making waves in the industry, we want to hear from you!

Company benefits

  • 25 days of annual leave
  • Access to the company pension scheme
  • Regular company socials and vibrant, collaborative workplace culture

After this apprenticeship

  • Clear progression opportunities upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, with the potential to move into a Finance Assistant or Analyst role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015931.

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Closes in 10 days (Saturday 28 February 2026 at 11:59pm)