Bookkeeping & Accounts Apprentice

MOORE STEPHENS

Peterborough (PE2 6PZ)

Closes on Monday 21 December 2026

Posted on 21 October 2026

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Summary

Our client is a fast-growing, top 15 accounting and advisory network, with offices throughout the UK and members across the globe. In the East Midlands firm, they have offices in Corby, Northampton and Peterborough. This will be an exciting & varied role, if you are interested apply today!

Wage

£21,160 a year

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Pay increase with each exam pass

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 January 2027

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

THE FIRST YEAR

  • You’ll start by learning the basics through an online bookkeeping course including the difference between debits and credits, sales and purchase, basic VAT rules and lots more
  • You will be assigned a Buddy who will be on hand to answer any questions and provide on-thejob training to support your academic learning
  • You’ll have a personal development plan in place from Day One, providing step by step guidance on what’s needed to progress to the next level in your career journey
  • You’ll learn how to use a variety of different accounting software systems including Sage, QuickBooks and Xero

YEARS TWO AND THREE

  • Provide accounting software support to their varied client base
  • Process a range of financial information for clients, from their bank statements, suppliers and customers invoices
  • Work closely with other departments within the Firm including tax, payroll and accounts
  • Build relationships with clients through communicating with them regularly by requesting information along with answering queries
  • You’ll learn how to prepare VAT returns ensuring they are filed accurately and on time
  • Learn how to draft a set of year-end accounts and have the opportunity to sit in client meetings so you can understand how your work is vital to their business
  • Have the opportunity to work off-site on clients’ premises, setting up their accounting systems including entering customers and suppliers’ details, opening balances (vital for the start of each year), year-end returns and VAT returns

Person specification:

You will need at least 5 GCSEs grade 4-9 with a 6 or above in English Language and Maths (or equivalent), you will need to be aware of their deadlines and make sure they are met. Have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You will need to be adaptable and flexible in your approach with the clients. Previous experience of providing excellent customer service and the ability to demonstrate great communication skills is a definite plus.

Where you'll work

Rutland House
Minerva Business Park
Lynch Wood
Peterborough
PE2 6PZ

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)

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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

  • Level 2 & 3 AAT Apprenticeship
  • Remote training delivery
  • Onefile
  • VLE
    6 hours of dedicated training time every week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 6/B)
  • Maths (grade 6/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

About this employer

Our client is a fast-growing, top 15 accounting and advisory network, with offices throughout the UK and members across the globe. In the East Midlands firm, they have offices in Corby, Northampton and Peterborough. They offer a complete solution for businesses and individuals. As well as the usual services of accounts, tax advice and audits and also offer a complete payroll service, strategic business planning, corporate finance, inheritance tax planning and much more.

Company benefits

  • Pay increase with each exam pass
  • 23 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Ongoing learning and development
  • Social work events
  • Group personal pension scheme
  • Off the job training supported by Starting Off

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 VAC2000060360.

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Closes on Monday 21 December 2026