Accounts & Bookkeeping Assistant Apprenticeship

You’ll work across both our bookkeeping and admin teams - helping to process financial information, maintain accurate records, support client work and keep things running smoothly in the office. Alongside your day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll study for the AAT Level 2 Finance Assistant qualification, with dedicated study time built into your working week.

Key Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping Support:

Processing day-to-day financial information, including invoices, receipts and bank transactions Checking data for completeness and accuracy Assisting with bank reconciliations and other routine bookkeeping tasks Preparing simple schedules or summaries to support VAT returns, accounts and tax returns Helping gather information from clients when needed

Administration & Office Support:

Assisting our admin assistant with tasks such as uploading documents, preparing client folders and managing shared inboxes Supporting new client onboarding, including sending welcome communications and collecting required information Updating internal trackers, spreadsheets and digital filing systems Answering calls, greeting visitors and helping keep the office organised and efficient

Teamwork & Communication:

Communicating professionally with colleagues and clients, mainly by email and phone Working closely with bookkeeping, accounts and admin colleagues to keep workflows running smoothly Asking questions and seeking clarification to ensure tasks are completed correctly

Record Keeping & Software Use:

Using accounting and office software confidently (with training provided) Maintaining accurate digital records and following data protection procedures

Learning & Development:

Studying towards the AAT Level 2 qualification with time allocated within your working week Completing online learning, assignments and skills development activities Being open to feedback, support and coaching as you grow into the role

The role will continue to develop as you do, so while this list outlines the core responsibilities, additional duties may be introduced over time.

Training:
The successful candidate will be required to attend weekday courses, once a week, at First Intuition to study towards their AAT Level 2 qualification as well as mentoring towards the Level 2 Apprenticeship knowledge, skills, and behaviours

Training Outcome:
On successful completion of your AAT qualification, there may be the opportunity to continue onto further studies and progression within the company

Employer Description:

IJC Finance is a friendly, growing accountancy practice based in Tiptree. We support small businesses, landlords and individuals with bookkeeping, accounts and tax, and we pride ourselves on being approachable, clear and genuinely supportive.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 4.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills