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Accountancy

Interested in accountancy, but don't think the traditional university route might be for you? With an apprenticeship in accountancy, you could get your start in this job role.
Latest apprenticeship vacancies

At East Durham College, we'll be able to help you with finding an accountancy apprenticeship right here in the North East. Firms from across our region are in regular need of accountants, and many will offer accountancy apprenticeships to help train up new accountants.

What Will I Be Doing on an Accountancy Apprenticeship?

The actual type of work you'll be doing may vary depending on the job role you're offered, and the business sector you find yourself working in. Generally an accountant apprentice will work on a variety of financial activities, ranging from a businesses' bills and expenses to the companies' payroll and taxes. Your role may expand or change as you progress further along your apprenticeship.

Your apprenticeship will help you to gain actual, real working experience of being in a businesses' accountancy team. You'll work alongside qualified accountants who will be expected to act as mentors for you - these staff members will train you in the different tasks you'll be doing, with the aim of you working towards a recognised accountancy qualification. At the same time, you'll also be supported by East Durham College, and may be expected to attend the college for further training as and when needed during your apprenticeship.

What Types of Accountancy Apprenticeship are Available?

In accountancy, there are three levels of accountancy available. These are:

  • Intermediate (Level 2) Accountancy Apprenticeship: this qualification is equivalent to a GCSE grade, and could include roles such as accounts assistant/clerk, cashier, finance assistant and sales ledger clerk.
  • Advanced (Level 3) Accountancy Apprenticeship: this higher-level qualification is equivalent to A-levels, and covers roles such as an assistant accountant or trainee accounting technician.
  • Higher Apprenticeship (Levels 4-7)/Degree (Levels 6 and 7) - if you've already got significant experience or high grades at A Levels, you may be eligible for a higher apprenticeship, which can be equivalent to a foundation degree or above. With this qualification, you could move into roles such as an accounts manager or accounts technician after your apprenticeship.

The actual level you'll be able to apply for will depend on your previous qualifications and abilities.

Register your interest in an Apprenticeship

If you can’t find a current Apprenticeship vacancy below that you are interested in, please use the short form further down the page to register your interest with the EDC Apprenticeship Team and they will contact you as a vacancy becomes available in the area(s) you are interested in.

Apprenticeship Vacancies

Please check out the live Apprenticeship vacancies below that are currently being advertised with some great organisations we are working with.

If you haven’t used the www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk Opens Government Apprentice site in a new window before you must create an account Opens Government site to register in a new window to apply. Creating an account allows you to:

  • apply for an apprenticeship or traineeship
  • track your apprenticeship applications
  • receive alerts about new apprenticeships

To find out more information, please call the Apprenticeship Team on 0191 518 5508 or email apprenticeships@eastdurham.ac.uk.

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Latest vacancies

Customer Service / Receptionist ApprenticeOpens a new window

Murton Medical Group
20 WOODS TERRACE EAST, MURTON, SEAHAM SR7 9AB
Posted
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Reception Administrator at Murton Medical Group. The role will be to act as a first point of contact for patients and to support the Reception Team in the effective and efficient running of the Practice on a day-to-day basis. We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual.
Course Route
Sales, marketing and procurement
Start date
Duration
12 Months
Hours per week
37.00
Apprenticeship Level
Intermediate
Provider
EAST DURHAM COLLEGE

Apprentice Teaching & Learning Support AssistantOpens a new window

Albany Village Primary School
Albany Village Primary School, Crossgill, Washington NE37 1UA
Posted
To support & assist teachers as part of a professional team to contribute to raising standards of pupils' achievement. Undertake a range of learning activities and provide personal care to pupils under the professional direction and supervision of qualified teachers and/or senior colleagues, in line with the school's policies and procedures.
Course Route
Education and early years
Start date
Duration
18 Months
Hours per week
37.00
Apprenticeship Level
Advanced
Provider
EAST DURHAM COLLEGE

Customer Service Purchasing Assistant ApprenticeOpens a new window

CDS Security & Fire
Systems House, Bowburn North Industrial Estate, Bowburn, Durham DH6 5PF
Posted
An exciting opportunity to be part of our dynamic Purchasing Team, dealing with a variety of roles in a fast paced environment.
You will support the purchasing department to co-ordinate the purchasing and organisation of the supply chain process and goods.
You will have the opportunity to learn and develop your skills within a growing industry.

Duties will include;

To assist in the purchasing of all materials, goods and services to ensure in line with the relevant documentation and to meet customer order requirements.

To assist in the organisation, follow-up and monitoring of the logistics of all Purchase Orders ensuring goods are delivered as per order requirements.

To support relations with current suppliers to the highest levels and liaise with suppliers to resolve any outstanding queries and issues.
Course Route
Sales, marketing and procurement
Start date
Duration
12 Months
Hours per week
40.00
Apprenticeship Level
Intermediate
Provider
EAST DURHAM COLLEGE

Business Administration ApprenticeshipOpens a new window

L3 OPTICS LTD
Site 1 Unit B2, Cold Hesledon Industrial Estate SR7 8ST
Posted
We are recruiting for an Administrator to join the growing team working out of our Seaham head office supporting our colleagues. The will involve providing administration support for field engineers and in-house colleagues. The role will include working with data, editing and transferring data, producing reports and other duties.
Course Route
Business and administration
Start date
Duration
18 Months
Hours per week
35.00
Apprenticeship Level
Advanced
Provider
EAST DURHAM COLLEGE
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Register your interest in an Apprenticeship

If you can’t find a current Apprenticeship vacancy you are interested in, please use the short form below to register your interest with the EDC Apprenticeship Team and they will contact you as a vacancy becomes available in the area you are interested in. Thank you.
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