AAT-Qualified Practice Accountant Apprentice (Accountability)

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Washington; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accountancy practice in Washington is looking for an AAT-qualified Practice Accountant apprentice. You will gain hands-on experience while preparing financial statements, bookkeeping, and managing client relationships. The role offers a competitive salary of £25,000 per annum, benefits, and potential for a permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based reviews

Study support for further qualifications

Pension scheme and other workplace benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Full AAT qualification or studying towards it.
• Part-qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA is desirable.
• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements.
• Process bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts.
• Assist with year-end accounts preparation.
• Support clients with tax computations and advice.
• Maintain accurate client records using accounting software.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Ability to meet deadlines

Fast-paced environment

To work independently

Enthusiasm for learning

Client focused mindset

Education

5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent)

Other in: Accounts (grade A*-C/9-4)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated AAT-qualified Practice Accountant to join our dynamic accountancy practice. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting and financial services to a diverse portfolio of clients, including small to medium-sized businesses, sole traders, and partnerships.

Wage £25,000 a year

Hours Monday to Friday. 37 hours 30 minutes a week. Shifts to be confirmed.

Start date Monday 10 November 2025

Duration 3 years

Positions available 2

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

This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional client service.

• Prepare and review financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, in compliance with UK GAAP and other relevant standards
• Process bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts for a range of clients
• Assist with year-end accounts preparation and submission to HMRC and Companies House
• Support clients with tax computations, including corporation tax, personal tax, and VAT
• Liaise with clients to gather financial information, resolve queries, and provide advice on accounting and tax matters
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records using accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)

Where you\'ll work

3 Cuthbert House
Tower Road
Washington
NE37 2SH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You\'ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider
BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Training course
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Understanding apprenticeship levels

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 communication 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
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you\'ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

As an Accounting Apprentice with BPP, you will complete the Accountancy Taxation Professional Apprenticeship at Level 7. Within the apprenticeship you will undertake the ACCA professional qualification. The apprenticeship will be completed at a BPP centre or via the Online Classroom platform, in addition to at the workplace.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in: 5 GCSE\'s including English and Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent)

Other in: Accounts (grade A*-C/9-4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• To work independently
• Enthusiasm for learning
• Client focused mindset

Other requirements

Essential: Full AAT qualification or studying towards would be considered. Desirable: Part-qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (or intention to pursue further qualifications). Minimum of 1-2 years\' experience in a UK accountancy practice.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based reviews.
• Study support for further qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA), if applicable.
• Pension scheme and other workplace benefits.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing practice.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

About this employer

We have built an excellent reputation for providing a high-quality service to many different businesses, whatever their size and type. We offer a hands-on approach to helping you manage your accounts and payroll and do not just contact you once a year. As a small, local business we are acutely aware of the pressures of running such a venture, let alone all the tax implications that come with it. We aim to take that pressure from you, allowing you to concentrate on the day to day running of your business. We can visit you at home or work (after hours if need be) and we operate on a fixed fee basis, agreed up front, so there are no nasty surprises further down the road. We will actively look to save you money and ensure you meet all of your deadlines and obligations. Everything will be explained to you in clear detail.

After this apprenticeship

The opportunity may offer a permanent role upon completion of the apprenticeship depending on performance.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000344023.

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Closes on Friday 31 October 2025

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