Apprentice Accountant in General Practice

BAKER NOEL LTD

BEDFORD (MK44 3QL)

Closes in 31 days (Friday 14 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 July 2026

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Summary

Baker Noel is a long-established firm of Chartered accountants based just outside of Bedford; we are looking for an apprentice accountant to join our team. Internal training will be provided in all areas of accountancy. External training will be provided towards ACA qualification after successful completion of a probation period.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Salary reviews will be conduction throughout the training process. They are not necessarily linked to the completion of training modules or exam results.

Training course
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years

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

  • Preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
  • Preparation of company and personal tax returns
  • Bookkeeping for clients on various accounting packages
  • Preparation of VAT returns
  • Supporting the company directors through general office management duties
  • Study for qualifications relevant to the business’s needs (ACA qualification, Xero certification, AAT etc.)
  • Normal office duties such as greeting clients, corresponding with clients and answering the phone

Where you'll work

45A STATION ROAD
WILLINGTON
BEDFORD
MK44 3QL

Training

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

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED

Training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.
  • Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate.
  • Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner.  Adapt communications to suit different  situations, individuals or teams.
  • Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities.
  • Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others.  Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results.
  • Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles  to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.

Training schedule

  • This is a full-time role, which allows for time to attend the off-the-job training with a training provider in Cambridge
  • Please note when not attending off-the-job training this is an office-based role and candidates must be able to commute to the office in Willington, Bedford

More training information

The training provider will be First Intuition in Cambridge working towards ACA qualification to become a Chartered Accountant

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

3 A Levels (grade A*-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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Patience
  • Excellent time management
  • Can work well under pressure
  • Can keep to deadlines
  • Can use Excel & Word

Other requirements

  • The candidate must be able to commute to the office in Willington, Bedford, and travel to the training provider

About this employer

Led by qualified Chartered accountants, Baker Noel has a wealth of experience in providing accountancy and advisory services.

​This is reflected in our varied client portfolio, which encompasses a variety of business sectors. Our clients range from individuals and owner-managed businesses, to start-ups and international organisations.

We continue to build upon our reputation for providing excellent advice and first-class service to businesses and individuals alike. 

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After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Once qualified as a Chartered accountant the candidate could continue to work in general practice or has the option to specialize in their preferred area of accounting

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BAKER NOEL LTD

Chrissie Noel

post@bakernoel.co.uk

01234 838318

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042016.

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Closes in 31 days (Friday 14 August 2026 at 11:59pm)