Accounts Apprentice

COURTEENHALL FARMS T/A COURTEENHALL ESTATES

NORTHAMPTON (NN7 2QD)

Closes on Sunday 6 December 2026

Posted on 6 October 2026

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Summary

The main activities of the business are: Arable farming, Livestock, Renewable energy, Commercial and Residential property letting and have a farm shop opening summer 2027. As part of the finance team, you’ll be supporting the entire business by ensuring that suppliers are paid on time, an exciting & interesting role.

Wage

£15,600 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
9.00am - 5.00pm (30 minutes for lunch). 37.5 hours a week.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Sunday 20 December 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

Key responsibilities:

  • Maintaining the purchase and sales ledgers
  • Inputting bank payments and receipts
  • Inputting credit card invoices into the finance system and reconciling the credit cards each month
  • Assisting with weekly payment preparation.
  • Data input to the farm stock database (GateKeeper system)
  • Inter-organisational recharging and reconciliations
  • Sorting of the daily post
  • Maintaining document flow through the paperless system (Docuware)
  • Filing and archiving
  • Telephone and reception cover
  • Petty Cash – Balance Monthly
  • Utility account administration (incl. council tax)

Other Duties

  • Ad-hoc administration duties to assist the team.
  • Ad-hoc finance duties to assist the finance director and management accountants.
  • Any other tasks reasonably expected.

Person Specification:

Essential requirements

  • Good pass at GCSE Maths – grade 6 or above
  • High attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Eagerness to learn
  • Problem solving skills
  • Car driver would be preferable, unless you live locally in the village

Where you'll work

THE ESTATE OFFICE
COURTEENHALL
NORTHAMPTON
NN7 2QD

Training

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

Training provider

STARTING OFF LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

  • Level 3 AAT apprenticeship
  • Remote training delivery
  • Onefile
  • VLE
  • 6 hours of dedicated training time every week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 5/B)
  • Maths (grade 5/B)

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental

About this employer

An award-winning estate and farming business in Northamptonshire, committed to regenerative agriculture, environmental stewardship, and community collaboration. 

The main activities of the business are: Arable farming, Livestock, Renewable energy, Commercial and Residential property letting and have a farm shop opening summer 2027.

As part of the finance team, you’ll be supporting the entire business by ensuring that suppliers are paid on time, financial information is up to date and accurate and financial reporting is clear and fit for purpose.

This role is part of a collaborative and supportive team that fosters a positive working environment, takes pride in its work, and is driven by a strong sense of purpose and shared commitment to its objectives.

Company benefits

22 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays, team bake offs, team Christmas events, dog friendly office.

After this apprenticeship

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

Possible full time permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STARTING OFF LIMITED

Lucy Harris

lucy.harris@startingoff.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057603.

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Closes on Sunday 6 December 2026