Accounts Apprentice

AQUASIUM TECHNOLOGY LTD

CAMBRIDGE (CB25 9QX)

Closes in 10 days (Friday 28 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 August 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an Accounts Apprentice to join the Finance team while studying towards a Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship with First Intuition Cambridge. This role provides a broad introduction to finance and accounting processes, with a particular focus on accounts payable. 

Wage

£20,000 a year

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

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 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

Daily Responsibilities:

  • Process accounts payable invoices accurately and efficiently.
  • Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice and payment queries.
  • Learn how to update cashbooks and cashflow records using online bank statements.
  • File and maintain accounts payable documentation.

Weekly Responsibilities:

  • Check, investigate, calculate, code and input employee expense claims.
  • Issue sterling and foreign petty cash when required and update petty cash records.
  • Log credit card expenditure, code transactions and maintain the supporting spreadsheet ready for input once the credit card statement has been received and reconciled.
  • Input timesheets accurately and in line with internal deadlines.

Monthly Responsibilities:

  • Assist with month-end processes, including preparing schedules and posting journals.
  • Check and reconcile supplier statements against the system to ensure all invoices have been processed.
  • Learn how to raise the monthly management charge invoice and other miscellaneous accounts receivable invoices.
  • Learn how to process BACS payments to suppliers.

Development and Progression

As training progresses, the Accounts Apprentice will take on a wider range of accounting tasks, gaining experience across different areas of the Finance function.

The primary focus of the role will be accounts payable, with responsibilities shared with another employee. However, the role will also provide opportunities to support wider finance activities on an ad hoc basis and as knowledge develops.

Where you'll work

43 PEMBROKE AVENUE
WATERBEACH
CAMBRIDGE
CB25 9QX

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

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/5 (C))
  • Maths (grade 4/5 (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
  • Number skills
  • Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Literacy skills

About this employer

Cambridge Vacuum Engineering, also known as CVE, is a specialist engineering and manufacturing business based in Waterbeach, Cambridge. The company designs, builds and services electron beam welding and laser welding systems, supplying advanced process solutions to customers across a wide range of industries. With more than 60 years of experience, CVE has developed a strong reputation for applying professional engineering expertise to complex technical challenges, supported by skilled design, manufacturing, service and test teams. Its Waterbeach headquarters includes office, manufacturing and development facilities, with additional regional offices and a global network supporting customers internationally.

The apprentice will join a small, friendly Accounts team, all based at the Waterbeach office. This provides an excellent opportunity to learn in a supportive environment, gain exposure to a broad range of finance and accounting activities and work closely with colleagues who understand the day-to-day operations of the business.

https://camvaceng.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 27 days annual leave plus public holidays, with typically 3–4 days allocated to the Christmas shutdown.
  • Company pension contribution.
  • Subsidised private medical scheme.
  • Health Shield cash plan.
  • Discretionary annual bonus.
  • Subsidised gym membership.
  • Yearly health assessment.
  • Monthly company-funded lunches.
  • Regular company-funded social events and activities.

After this apprenticeship

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

There is an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop into a management accounting role, with the potential to continue professional training towards Level 4 and Level 7 qualifications as they progress.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048468.

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Closes in 10 days (Friday 28 August 2026 at 11:59pm)