Accounts Apprentice

TaxAssist Accountants

Epping (CM16 4HA)

Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 February 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to join a regional accounting firm, providing training to AAT Level 3, and further potential from there. The applicant should have a natural ability with numbers as well as good communication skills and attitude to work. 

Wage

£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm, with 1 hour lunch break.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 16 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

The core responsibilities will be to provide bookkeeping and payroll services to clients, alongside assisting our accounts managers with
the preparation of VAT Returns, management accounts, statutory accounts and tax computations.

Some duties will include;

  • Supporting the team with production of personal tax returns
  • Supporting the Payroll Manager with the production of payroll
  • Supporting our admin team with various accountancy practice related ddministrational tasks
  • Attending formal training off site once per week

Where you'll work

7 Station Road
Epping
CM16 4HA

Training

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

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD 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

The successful candidate will be required to attend weekday courses, once a week, at First Intuition to study towards their AAT Level 3 qualification as well as mentoring towards the Level 3 Apprenticeship knowledge, skills, and behaviours.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 4/C or above)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Level 2 (grade Pass)

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
  • Team working

Other requirements

They should be able to travel (ideally with their own car) to Bishops Stortford, Brentwood, Chelmsford and Epping, as well Chelmsford College.

About this employer

A regional multi-site accountancy firm specialising in small businesses and individuals. We are a part of an international franchise with over 410 branches in the UK.

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of your AAT qualification, there may be the opportunity to continue onto further studies and progression within the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016296.

Apply now

Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 11:59pm)