Apprentice Accountant

Wage: £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Training course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday, between 9:00am - 5:30pm.
Start date: Saturday 25 April 2026
Duration: 1 year 3 months
Positions available: 1

Summary

We are looking for someone to join us as we expand at our new office in Stourport. The position will be a good opportunity to gain experience, learn and be supported by knowledgeable and helpful staff and develop strong accounting skills.

Wage £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) Hours Monday to Friday, between 9:00am - 5:30pm. 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Saturday 25 April 2026 Duration 1 year 3 months Positions available 1

What you'll do at work

Process purchase and sales invoices for the preparation of VAT returns Summarise income and expenses for the preparation of sole trader and limited company accounts Summary purchases and sales for the preparation of MTD for Income Tax Submissions Gain knowledge and practical experience of preparation of payrolls Administration duties (Engagement letters etc.)

Where you'll work

Old Anglo HouseMitton StreetStourport on SevernDY13 9AQ

Training

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

What you'll learn

Course contents Record transactional data.Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.Record transactional data.Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

About this employer

Bridgepoint Accountants Limited was established in 2011 and today, we continue to build on our enviable reputation for providing excellent advice and first class service to our business and personal clients alike. We have many clients in the local community in and around Stourport on Severn, and service businesses, small and large, across many sectors.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to progress to AAT Level 3.