286 Apprentice Accountant jobs in the United Kingdom
Apprentice Accountant
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- Assisting with the preparation of financial statements and management accounts.
- Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
- Reconciling bank statements and general ledger accounts.
- Supporting with VAT returns and other statutory filings.
- Preparing and processing payroll.
- Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the audit process.
- Learning and applying accounting principles and practices under supervision.
- Utilizing accounting software and systems to perform daily tasks.
- Adhering to company policies and procedures, and maintaining confidentiality.
- Participating in training sessions and study leave for professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA).
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English, or equivalent qualifications.
- A strong aptitude for numbers and a keen interest in accounting and finance.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- The ability to work in an office environment and adhere to standard working hours.
- Demonstrable motivation to pursue a professional accounting qualification.
Apprentice Accountant
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As an Apprentice Accountant, you will assist the finance team with day-to-day tasks, including bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and preparing financial statements. You will learn to use accounting software and develop your understanding of financial principles and practices. Responsibilities will also include supporting the team with month-end and year-end close processes, preparing management reports, and assisting with audits. Mentorship and guidance will be provided by experienced accountants, ensuring comprehensive training and development.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English, or equivalent qualifications.
- A strong desire to pursue a career in accountancy.
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude.
- Must be eligible to undertake an apprenticeship in the UK.
- This role is based in our Aberdeen office, offering invaluable on-the-job training and direct interaction with the finance department.
Remote Apprentice Accountant
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Remote Apprentice Accountant
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As a Remote Apprentice Accountant, you will gain hands-on experience across a range of accounting functions. Your responsibilities will include assisting with bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, and supporting the month-end and year-end closing processes. You will help manage accounts payable and receivable, process invoices, and reconcile bank statements. Learning and applying accounting software and systems will be a key aspect of your development. You will also assist with tax computations and compliance, and contribute to financial analysis and reporting under the guidance of experienced accountants. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are vital for collaborating with colleagues and potentially clients in a virtual environment. You must be highly organised, possess strong numerical and analytical abilities, and have a keen eye for detail. A proactive attitude towards learning and a commitment to achieving professional qualifications are essential. Candidates should have achieved, or be on track to achieve, good grades in relevant A-levels or equivalent qualifications. A degree is not required, as the focus is on aptitude and willingness to learn. This is an exceptional chance to gain practical experience, receive professional mentorship, and achieve recognised accounting qualifications without the need for a traditional university route. Join our client and embark on a rewarding career path in finance.
Apprentice Accountant (AAT Level 2)
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Apprentice Accountant (AAT Level 2)
Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Salary: 19,500 per annum plus full study support.
Contract: Full-time, 18 month contract (leading to permanent contract after completion of qualification)
Start Date: Autumn 2025
About Practical Bookkeeping Accounting and Taxation Services (PBATS)
We are a small, rapidly expanding accountancy firm based in Southend-on-Sea.
We support businesses across the UK providing bookkeeping, accounting, taxation and advisory services.
As part of our close-knit team, you'll receive personalised, one-to-one support and mentoring from highly experienced professionals. There's no ceiling to progression here, just real opportunities to learn, progress, and shape your future.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic chance to start your career in practice. You'll work alongside experienced professionals while studying towards your AAT Level 2 and 3 qualification. You'll gain practical experience in all things accounting while earning a competitive salary and receiving structured one on one training.
Who We're Looking For
This opportunity is ideal for school leavers or early-career candidates who have completed A-levels or equivalent qualifications. However, we welcome applications from anyone eligible for a Level 2 apprenticeship, including those with GCSEs and a strong interest in finance.
- Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail
- Good communication and a willingness to learn
- GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 4/C or above
- A positive attitude and genuine interest in finance
Eligibility: This apprenticeship is open to applicants aged 16 to 18, or 19 to 24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or care background, in line with government funding rules.
What We Offer
- Starting salary of 19,500
- Fully funded AAT Level 2
- 20% paid time for off-the-job training
- Supportive team and one-to-one mentoring
- Clear progression to AAT Level 3 & ACCA
- A welcoming, family-run environment with no ceiling to progression
How to Apply
If you're ready to take your first step into accountancy, we'd love to hear from you.
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
Apprentice Accountant (AAT Level 2)
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Apprentice Accountant (AAT Level 2)
Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Salary: 19,500 per annum plus full study support.
Contract: Full-time, 18 month contract (leading to permanent contract after completion of qualification)
Start Date: Autumn 2025
About Practical Bookkeeping Accounting and Taxation Services (PBATS)
We are a small, rapidly expanding accountancy firm based in Southend-on-Sea.
We support businesses across the UK providing bookkeeping, accounting, taxation and advisory services.
As part of our close-knit team, you'll receive personalised, one-to-one support and mentoring from highly experienced professionals. There's no ceiling to progression here, just real opportunities to learn, progress, and shape your future.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic chance to start your career in practice. You'll work alongside experienced professionals while studying towards your AAT Level 2 and 3 qualification. You'll gain practical experience in all things accounting while earning a competitive salary and receiving structured one on one training.
Who We're Looking For
This opportunity is ideal for school leavers or early-career candidates who have completed A-levels or equivalent qualifications. However, we welcome applications from anyone eligible for a Level 2 apprenticeship, including those with GCSEs and a strong interest in finance.
- Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail
- Good communication and a willingness to learn
- GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 4/C or above
- A positive attitude and genuine interest in finance
Eligibility: This apprenticeship is open to applicants aged 16 to 18, or 19 to 24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or care background, in line with government funding rules.
What We Offer
- Starting salary of 19,500
- Fully funded AAT Level 2
- 20% paid time for off-the-job training
- Supportive team and one-to-one mentoring
- Clear progression to AAT Level 3 & ACCA
- A welcoming, family-run environment with no ceiling to progression
How to Apply
If you're ready to take your first step into accountancy, we'd love to hear from you.
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
Accounts Receivable
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Location: West Drayton (Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday fully on-site)
Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for credit control and relationship management? Our client, a global leader in their field, is looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their Finance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow, ensuring accurate allocation of payments, and working closely with both customers and internal teams.
What You'll Be Doing
- Take ownership of the UK Accounts Receivable ledger, ensuring debtor days remain within company KPIs.
- Build strong relationships with customers to ensure timely payments and resolve queries quickly and effectively.
- Allocate cash received accurately across customer accounts.
- Provide regular reporting on outstanding debts, monitoring aged debt reports and escalating where required.
- Work cross-functionally with Operations and Finance to maintain alignment and clear communication.
- Conduct credit checks and maintain up-to-date customer records.
- Support continuous improvement in credit control processes and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in credit control, accounts receivable or a similar finance role.
- Strong IT skills, particularly with Excel and finance systems.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to confidently engage and influence both customers and colleagues.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- A team player with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to build lasting relationships.
Why Join?
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative finance team.
- Play a vital role in ensuring financial stability and growth for a successful global business.
- Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and drive efficiencies.
If you're a proactive, detail-driven finance professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
ACS are recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Specialist . If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Accounts Receivable Specialist submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Accounts Receivable Specialist . It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Accounts Receivable Specialist with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Accounts Receivable Specialist role you desire.
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Accounts Receivable
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I'm currently recruiting for an Accounts Receivable role with a successful family business in the Falkirk area.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive finance team, where you'll not only manage the day-to-day AR function but also play a key part in the implementation of a new ERP system.
What you'll be doing:
- Daily bank reconciliations, processing sales invoices & debtor receipts
- Maintaining debtor ledger and managing trade debtors
- Chasing overdue debt and escalating when necessary
- Resolving invoice and customer queries efficiently
- Monitoring the AR mailbox and responding promptly to queries
- Summarising financial data for analysis and reporting deadlines
- Driving improvements across the AR process
- Supporting ERP testing and AR system implementation
What we're looking for:
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
- Confident in Excel and Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication skills, comfortable dealing with customers and colleagues across the business
- Accounts Receivable / Credit Control experience
- Proactive mindset, with an eye for process improvements
What's on offer:
- Competitive salary DOE + discretionary annual bonus
- 33 days annual leave
- 11% employer pension contribution
- Health & well being support (Remote GP, physio, mental health services)
- Employee discounts platform & life assurance cover
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Accounts Receivable
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Location: West Drayton (Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday fully on-site)
Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for credit control and relationship management? Our client, a global leader in their field, is looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their Finance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow, ensuring accurate allocation of payments, and working closely with both customers and internal teams.
What You'll Be Doing
- Take ownership of the UK Accounts Receivable ledger, ensuring debtor days remain within company KPIs.
- Build strong relationships with customers to ensure timely payments and resolve queries quickly and effectively.
- Allocate cash received accurately across customer accounts.
- Provide regular reporting on outstanding debts, monitoring aged debt reports and escalating where required.
- Work cross-functionally with Operations and Finance to maintain alignment and clear communication.
- Conduct credit checks and maintain up-to-date customer records.
- Support continuous improvement in credit control processes and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in credit control, accounts receivable or a similar finance role.
- Strong IT skills, particularly with Excel and finance systems.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to confidently engage and influence both customers and colleagues.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- A team player with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to build lasting relationships.
Why Join?
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative finance team.
- Play a vital role in ensuring financial stability and growth for a successful global business.
- Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and drive efficiencies.
If you're a proactive, detail-driven finance professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
ACS are recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Specialist . If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Accounts Receivable Specialist submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Accounts Receivable Specialist . It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Accounts Receivable Specialist with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Accounts Receivable Specialist role you desire.
Accounts Receivable Administrator
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We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Administrator to join our team based in our Hoddesdon office. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for someone with a background in accounts and excellent Excel skills.
Where will I be working?
Full time at our offices in Hoddesdon (EN11 0DR)
About the Role
As an Accounts Receivable Administrator , you will be responsible for the financial processing and controls of client bank accounts. You'll carry out daily bank reconciliations, process customer direct debit receipts, and facilitate urgent supplier payments. You'll also prepare formal monthly bank reconciliations and support the wider business with queries relating to receipts and payments.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone with:
- Previous experience in accounts, ideally in accounts payable and receivable
- Strong Excel skills (Intermediate level or above)
- High attention to detail and excellent time management
- Confident communication skills and a customer-focused approach
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Desirable Qualifications
- Studying AAT or entry-level IRPM (Institute of Residential Property Managers)
What does RMG have to offer you?
You'll not only be joining a thriving market leader where you'll benefit from working alongside the best in the industry, you'll also receive a superb package of company benefits including:
- 27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays
- Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment (plus an optical discount voucher) and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – plus more! (all to a generous fixed amount), plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services
- Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days)
- Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary)
- As part of Places for People Group (RMG's parent company), you will have access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards, earn cashback on on-line purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers!
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.
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