Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprentice
VTAX Accountants
UPMINSTER (RM14 2AP)
Closes on Friday 14 August 2026
Posted on 10 July 2026
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Summary
We are looking for an Apprentice Accounts Assistant to join our growing accountancy and tax practice in Upminster. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in accountancy, gain practical office experience and work towards the Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 5 October 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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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 apprentice will support the team with basic accounts, bookkeeping and office administration tasks.
They will help enter invoices, receipts and payments into accounting software, assist with bank reconciliations, organise client records and request missing information from clients.
They will also support the preparation of VAT return information, payroll administration and general client correspondence.
As they gain experience, they will learn how accounts, VAT, payroll and tax deadlines work, and will be given more responsibility under supervision.
Where you'll work
9 CORBETS TEY ROAD
UPMINSTER
RM14 2AP
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
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Record transactional data.
- Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
- Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
- Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
- Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
- Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
- Record transactional data.
- Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
- Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
- Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
- Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
- Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Training schedule
The apprentice will complete the Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship.
Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning at Versa Tax Solutions Ltd in Upminster and regular training sessions with the apprenticeship training provider.
The apprentice will be given time during normal working hours to complete their apprenticeship training, study and off-the-job learning.
The exact training schedule will be agreed with the training provider before the apprenticeship starts.
More training information
The apprenticeship will be structured around a combination of practical workplace experience, regular training sessions with the apprenticeship training provider and independent study.
The apprentice will be supported by the employer throughout the apprenticeship and will have regular check-ins to review progress, workload and development.
Further details of the training provider and training schedule will be confirmed before the apprenticeship starts.
Requirements
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
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
We are an accountancy and tax advisory practice based in Upminster, Essex.
We support individuals, sole traders and limited companies with a range of services, including accounts, tax returns, VAT, payroll, bookkeeping and general business advice.
We are a growing firm with a friendly and supportive team environment. Apprentices are given practical experience, regular guidance and the opportunity to develop their skills while working with real clients and real business deadlines.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
After completing the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to progress into a permanent role within the firm as an Accounts Assistant.
The apprentice may also have the opportunity to continue their training onto the Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship, depending on performance, progress and business needs.
Longer term, the role could lead to further development in bookkeeping, accounts preparation, VAT, payroll or tax.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041762.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 14 August 2026