Accounts Apprentice

Janelle Lankester

WARE (SG11 1RL)

Closes in 18 days (Monday 7 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 August 2026

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Summary

The apprentice will assist the accountant and bookkeeper. Dealing with computerised bookkeeping software.

Wage

£16,000 a year

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Salary will be between £16,000 to £20,000 depending on age and experience.

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with 30-minute lunch break.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 14 September 2026

Duration

1 year 2 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

  • Summarising client’s manual records on excel spreadsheets
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Using existing administrative systems and general office duties
  • Greeting clients who attend for meetings
  • Answering the telephone when required

Where you'll work

9 PARK LANE
PUCKERIDGE
WARE
SG11 1RL

Training

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

Training provider

HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE

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

Work based learning with attendance at Hertford Regional College Broxbourne campus one day per week to achieve AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4-9)
  • Maths (grade 4-9)

Level 2 AAT Diploma in:

Accounting (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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Conscientious and hard working
  • Punctual
  • Good work ethic

Other requirements

A driving licence and use of own car would be useful as the office is located in a village with limited public transport.

Work is computer based.

About this employer

Janelle Lankester is an accountancy practice in Puckeridge with a varied client base from sole traders to medium sized businesses. We are a small, friendly, relaxed, team of 4 members of staff providing a wide range of services to our clients.

http://www.jlaccounting.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

There will be opportunities for progression and a permanent position subject to performance.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE

The Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeship@hrc.ac.uk

01992411572

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048816.

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Closes in 18 days (Monday 7 September 2026 at 11:59pm)