Semi Senior Accountancy Apprentice

  • Company: STEVEN BURTON & CO LIMITED
  • Location: COLCHESTER, CO6 2JX
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £25,000.00 per year
  • Sector: Legal, finance and accounting
  • Ref: NAS-2000057796
  • Application Deadline Date: 21/10/2026
  • Start Date: 01/01/2027
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday 08.30am to 5pm (1-hour lunch)

Brief Description

This apprenticeship offers experience in an accountancy practice, supporting a wide range of clients with accounts, tax and VAT work. You will develop your knowledge of modern accounting software, build client relationship skills, and gain exposure to business development activities while working towards further professional qualifications.

Training to be Provided

Professional Accounting Technician Level 4.


An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the occupational standard.

Future Prospects

After completing this apprenticeship, the learner could progress to a more senior role with greater responsibility for managing client portfolios, reviewing colleagues' work and supporting business development activities. 

Vacancy Detail


  • Work with Xero and QBO

  • Prepare annual accounts, personal tax returns and VAT returns

  • Review team members work

  • Prepare annual accounts, management accounts and personal tax returns

  • Manage staff and workloads to ensure internal deadlines are met

  • Build positive relationships with clients in person, telephone, zoom etc.

  • Identify opportunities to offer additional services to clients

  • Promote the services of the business to clients and potential clients

Ready to start your adventure?