About
Steven Burton & Co is a chartered accountancy practice based in Essex that supports business owners by helping them run their businesses simply and profitably. The firm works with a range of clients, including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, providing accountancy, tax and business advisory services while making use of modern cloud accounting technology.
Main 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.
What you'll do at work
- 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
Training to be provided
Training provider
FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED
Training course
Professional accounting technician (level 4)
Training schedule
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.
Entry Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in: English (grade 4) and Maths (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
AAT L3 in: Accountancy (grade Pass)
AAT L4 in: Accountancy (grade In Progress)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Willingness to learn
- Confidence using technology
Company benefits
- Flexible and remote working available.
- Private medical cover.
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.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 21/10/2026
Salary
£25,000 a year
Location
This job is located in Colchester, Essex
More Information and How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
