Accounts / Finance Assistant Apprentice
VTAX Accountants, Upminster, Greater London
Accounts / Finance Assistant Apprentice
£15,600 a year
VTAX Accountants, Upminster, Greater London
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 11 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: 14-08-2026 (In 21 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Upminster, Greater London
Full Job Description
Introduction
We are looking for an Apprentice Accounts Assistant to join our growing accountancy and tax practice in Upminster. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in accountancy, gain practical office experience and work towards the Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant apprenticeship.
About the Employer
We are an accountancy and tax advisory practice based in Upminster, Essex.
We support individuals, sole traders and limited companies with a range of services, including accounts, tax returns, VAT, payroll, bookkeeping and general business advice.
We are a growing firm with a friendly and supportive team environment. Apprentices are given practical experience, regular guidance and the opportunity to develop their skills while working with real clients and real business deadlines.
What You'll Do
The apprentice will support the team with basic accounts, bookkeeping and office administration tasks.
They will help enter invoices, receipts and payments into accounting software, assist with bank reconciliations, organise client records and request missing information from clients.
They will also support the preparation of VAT return information, payroll administration and general client correspondence.
As they gain experience, they will learn how accounts, VAT, payroll and tax deadlines work, and will be given more responsibility under supervision.
Training Outcome
After completing the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to progress into a permanent role within the firm as an Accounts Assistant.
The apprentice may also have the opportunity to continue their training onto the Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship, depending on performance, progress and business needs.
Longer term, the role could lead to further development in bookkeeping, accounts preparation, VAT, payroll or tax.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Course Information
Course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Legal, finance and accounting
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Expected Duration: 1 Year
Training Provider: FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED