Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprentice
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Company: VTAX Accountants
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Location: RM14 2AP
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Legal, finance and accounting
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Ref: NAS-2000041762
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Application Deadline Date: 14/08/2026
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Start Date: 05/10/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Brief Description
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.
Training to be Provided
The apprentice will complete the Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship.
Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning at Versa Tax Solutions Ltd in Upminster and regular training sessions with the apprenticeship training provider.
The apprentice will be given time during normal working hours to complete their apprenticeship training, study and off-the-job learning.
The exact training schedule will be agreed with the training provider before the apprenticeship starts.
Future Prospects
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.
Vacancy Detail
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.