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Bookkeeper apprenticeships - where to start

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  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role
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    • College
    You could take a recognised accounts or bookkeeping qualification while looking for work. These are widely available. They include a Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, a Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, or a Level 2 Certificate in Manual and Computerised Bookkeeping. 


    You may need 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a Level 2 course.

    Apprenticeship
    You could do an accounts and finance assistant Level 2 (intermediate) apprenticeship. This typically takes around 12 months to complete.

    You'll usually need some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent.

    Work
    You could start as an admin assistant with a company, for example, on a part-time or temporary contract in an accounts department. You could then take a relevant qualification to become a bookkeeper.


    Direct Application
    If you want to apply for jobs directly, you may find some employers ask for up to 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including maths and English. An A-Level in business studies, maths, economics or an equivalent qualification could also be useful.

    Bookkeeper apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • the ability to work well with others 
    • administration skills 
    • customer service skills 
    • the ability to use your initiative 
    • to be flexible and open to change 
    • maths knowledge 
    • excellent verbal communication skills 
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

    Bookkeeper apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    In your day-to-day duties you could: 

    • deal with sales invoices, income, receipts and payments 
    • prepare statements to show income and payments 
    • complete VAT returns 
    • check that accounts are accurate 
    • prepare wages and managing claims for expenses 
    • help to prepare annual accounts 
    • use computerised accounting systems 
    • handle commercially sensitive and valuable information
    Working environment
    You could work in an office.

    Career path and progression - Bookkeeper apprenticeships

    With experience and training, you could become an accounting technician and take on more complex work. You could also become self-employed and set up your own business. You may decide to take a degree and qualify as an accountant.

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    Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!

    Range of career opportunities

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    As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.

    Great career prospects

    Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!

    Learn on the job

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