Apprentice Accountant

GASCOYNES LTD

Bury St. Edmunds (IP28 6JY)

Closes on Thursday 31 December 2026

Posted on 4 November 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an apprentice to join the accounts team at Gascoynes. The successful candidate will be trained on different accounting software whilst working towards their AAT qualification. 

The role includes working with the team to grow the accounts aspect of the business.

Wage

£16,000 a year

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The annual wage will differ between £16,000 and £17,750 based on qualifications and experience

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, between 9.00am and 5.30pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Sunday 1 August 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

Our accounts team provides clients with modern accounting and tax services, utlising the latest cloud technology.

The team plays a critical role in completion of clients compliance work such as accounts preparation, tax calculations and management reporting. 

You will be carrying out the following duties:

  • Preparation of year end accounts and associated tax calculations
  • Working alongside client managers to assist with their ledgers
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts (bank, purchase ledger, sales ledger, PAYE, wages, VAT etc.)
  • Prepare reports, letters and other documents
  • Working towards a multitude of deadlines on behalf of yourself and the wider team
  • Working with the team to grow the accounts aspect of the business

Where you'll work

Gascoyne House, Moseleys Farm Business Centre
Fornham All Saints
Bury St. Edmunds
IP28 6JY

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

Place of Work:

Gascoyne House, Moseley Farm Business Centre, Fornham All Saints, Bury St Edmunds. IP28 6JY.

Training Provider: 

First Intuition - based in multiple locations and will be placed at best suited centre.

More training information

  • Full support with study costs whilst completing the Level 3 AAT accounts assistant (depending on current qualifications) apprenticeship that is offered
  • Following the initial completion of the apprenticeship, you will receive continued support to complete the AAT qualification
  • The successful candidate will be required to attend weekday courses, once a week, at their nearest First Intuition centre to study towards their AAT Level 3 qualification as well as mentoring towards the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship knowledge, skills and behaviours

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Any subject (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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Adaptable, keen and flexible
  • Punctual
  • Ability to prioritise
  • IT Skills (Word and Excel)

Other requirements

Gascoynes is looking for a school/college leaver to start an apprenticeship in August 2027. Gascoynes will be making conditional offers to candidates based on their predicted grades. 

Working week is 37.5 hours with overtime expected in busier periods. 

Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

Applicant will need to travel to their nearest First Intuition centre for AAT courses. The position is for a Level 3 apprenticeship however, a level 2 apprenticeship will be considered if its more suitable for the successful candidate.

About this employer

Gascoynes Accountants provide expert accountancy advice to businesses across Norfolk and Suffolk; with offices in Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Wymondham, Stowmarket and Diss. We provde day to day advice on clients tax affairs and are trusted advisers who help moving our clients businesses forward. Our simple, down-t-earth approach to accountancy puts us in the best position to help our clients. 

https://gascoynes.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).

At Gascoynes we pride ourselves on our progression pathways and development route. We create individual development plans for our staff that help them achieve their goals. 

Possible progression to study AAT Level 4 and/or Level 7 ACCA/ICAEW after successful completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED

careers@gascoynes.co.uk

01284 755956

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062453.

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Closes on Thursday 31 December 2026