Summary The employer is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant Apprentice to join their Management Accounts team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and build a solid foundation in accountancy, while studying towards the ICAEW Chartered Accountant qualification. Wage £14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7) Hours Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Monday 20 October 2025 Duration 3 years Positions available 1 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 Utilising spreadsheets and managing sales and purchase ledgers Inputting journals and carrying out bank reconciliations using Xero accounting software Supporting the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts Assisting with VAT return submissions Preparing both personal and corporate tax returns Maintaining and updating internal procedure documentation Supporting the preparation of sole trader and limited company accounts Participating in client audits, including conducting substantive testing Managing and responding to day-to-day communications Providing support to junior staff and fellow apprentices Where you'll work Riverside House 1-5 Como Street Romford RM7 7DN Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED Training course Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team. Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate. Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner. Adapt communications to suit different situations, individuals or teams. Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities. Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others. Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results. Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively. Training schedule Weekday classroom courses (block release) at First Intuition Chelmsford for level 7 Accountancy Professional, studying towards a level 7 professional accounting qualification (ICAEW). Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: Maths and English (grade 4/C or above) A Level in: Any Subjects (grade Pass) Desirable qualifications Other in: Level 4 (grade Pass) Level 4 (Certificate Papers) (grade Pass) 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 Analytical skills Team working Enthusiastic About this employer CHC Ltd has been helping clients to build successful businesses and personal wealth for more than 90 years. From our offices in Romford, we work with business people and private clients across Essex, providing services including accountancy, business development advice, tax compliance and wealth planning. Our membership of CharterGroup, an independent alliance of chartered accountants also gives us fast, efficient access to the expertise of other specialists across the UK, working to the same high professional standards as we do. https://chc.uk.com/ (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is strong potential for a permanent full-time position within the company, with further opportunities for ongoing professional development and progression within the firm. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED Amy Sawyer amysawyer@fi.co.uk 01245209900 The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000342320.