Apprentice Accountant Job Ipswich area,England UK,Accounting

Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Apprentice Accountant to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career in accountancy while gaining hands‑on experience alongside completing their company funded qualifications.

Wage

£14,600 a year

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There is monthly commission available and annual bonuses.

Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level
2)

Hours 9.00am - 5,00pm, Monday to Friday, with 1 hour for lunch. 4 days working in the office and one day at college per week.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

1 year

Positions available

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

Assist in the preparation and submission of VAT return
Support with CIS returns
Aid in the preparation of year-end accounts
Perform general bookkeeping tasks using accounting software
Provide administrative support to the team as required

Where you'll work

6 THE SQUARE
MARTLESHAM HEATH
IPSWICH
IP5 3SL

Training

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

Training provider

SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level
2)

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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.

More training information

Accounts or Finance Assistant Standard
English and Maths (if required) Level 2
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and Business
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Certificate in Bookkeeping

Requirements Desirable qualifications

English or equivalent (grade 4/C)
Maths or equivalent (grade 4/C)

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

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
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