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ACA Junior Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

Archangel Accounting Limited

Apprenticeship
Wyton£26,000 per yearA-levels or equivalentProfessional ServicesPosted 7 July 2026
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About this role

Wage: £26,000 a year
Training course: Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Hours: Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed.
Start date: Tuesday 1 September 2026
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 1

Summary

Looking to build a long-term career in Accounting? Look no further! Kick-start your career today with a Level 7 Apprenticeship at Archangel Accounting Limited in partnership with Kaplan. Gain valuable hands-on workplace experience while working towards a recognised qualification.

Wage £26,000 a year Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7) Hours Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed. 40 hours a week Start date Tuesday 1 September 2026 Duration 3 years Positions available 1

What you'll do at work

Job duties:Purchase Orders & Supplier Management -

Raise purchase orders as requested and ensure they are well managed, correctly matched, and closed when fully billed. Process supplier invoices accurately, ensuring correct coding, VAT treatment, PO matching, and approval routing using an AI assisted platform. Manage proforma invoices, ensuring they are accounted for correctly, paid promptly, and reconciled against full VAT invoices to avoid duplication. Reconcile supplier statements and request any missing invoices or credit notes. Review supplier ledgers regularly to identify old, unusual, or unallocated items and ensure credit notes are correctly applied.

Finance Administration -

Adhere to client specific finance policies and internal controls. Assist with preparing supplier payment runs, including running payment reports and sending remittance advices. Perform basic review checks on VAT returns and support resolution of discrepancies. Support data entry, document management, and workflow processing across finance systems.

Team Support & Communication -

Work collaboratively with the wider Archangel team to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial information. Communicate professionally with clients and suppliers by email and occasionally via video call. Carry out general administrative tasks as required to support efficient team operations.

Where you'll work

Burnham House, Splash Lane, WytonPE28 2AF

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 Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate.Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner.  Adapt communications to suit different  situations, individuals or teams.Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities.Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others.  Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results.Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles  to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.

Training schedule

Accounting and Taxation Professional Level 7 - ACCA The gold standard in Accountancy Apprenticeships.

ACA is a great option if you’re looking to become a chartered accountant and work in accountancy and finance. It opens a wealth of opportunities, as you can specialise in specific areas or sectors, or work broadly across multiple industries. You’ll also need to have 450 practical work experience days.

Certificate Level: You’ll be introduced to the essentials of accountancy, finance, and businesses. You’ll learn about double-entry accounting, assurance, business and technology, law, management, and taxation.

Professional Level: This level teaches you how to apply technical knowledge to real-life scenarios. You’ll deepen your knowledge on financial reporting, audit and assurance, tax compliance, finance management, business strategy, and business planning.

Advanced Level: You will give you the skills to understand how accountancy and finance works within businesses. You’ll learn about corporate reporting and strategic business management.

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 9 - 5 )Maths (grade 9 - 5 )

A Level in:

Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths (grade A-C)

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

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsOrganisation skillsAttention to detailCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgemental

About this employer

Archangel Accounting provides CFO level services together with outsourced accountancy support mainly to the life sciences sector. We work remotely using cloud-based software and enjoy feeling part of a company’s team. We listen to your company’s finance needs and tailor services to you.

Our team is trained, friendly, positive, reactive, problem-solving, and responsible, with a passion for providing great accountancy to companies. We love good cloud-based software, and we are all Excel experts. The process and control environments we have developed really work well for small, rapidly growing businesses.

We are passionate about delivering a service that benefits each individual client by providing premium, tailored advisory services quickly and effectively. This delivery is complemented by our cost-effective and high-quality outsourced finance team service. You will find we have an inspirational and motivating approach, which will challenge you to look at how your business is currently performing. Our aim is to work hard to help you reach your ultimate business goals.

After this apprenticeship

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

At Archangel Accounting, we are committed to developing our apprentices into highly skilled professionals with clear long-term career pathways.

Successful apprentices will have the opportunity to:

Progress Through Professional Qualifications-Support to complete further qualifications, with structured training and mentorship throughout. Career Progression-Clear progression routes from apprentice to junior accountant, then onto senior roles as experience and qualifications develop. Exposure to a Broad Client Base-Work with innovative clients across life sciences, technology, and startup sectors, gaining valuable commercial and industry experience. Specialisation Opportunities-Ability to develop expertise in key areas such as management accounts, client advisory, systems implementation, or payroll. Involvement in Systems & Process Improvement-Opportunity to play an active role in adopting new technologies, improving workflows, and contributing to how the business scales. Mentorship & Leadership Development-Ongoing support from senior team members, with opportunities to mentor future apprentices as you progress. Long-Term Career Stability-We aim to retain and grow our talent, offering a supportive environment where individuals can build a long-term career within the firm.

What you need

  • GCSE in:
  • English (grade 9 - 5 )Maths (grade 9 - 5 )
  • A Level in:
  • Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths (grade A-C)
  • Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

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