ACA Chartered Accountant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is offering an apprenticeship in Accountancy, allowing you to work towards the ACA Level 7 qualification while gaining hands-on experience in audits and account management. With a competitive wage and a comprehensive training program, this opportunity provides a solid foundation for a long-term career in accountancy.

Benefits

Flexible hours and hybrid working

22 days of vacation plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include GCSEs in Maths and English.
• A degree is beneficial but not required.
• Relevant work experience can influence apprenticeship adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts from clients' systems including Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks.
• Assist with onsite audits and prepare tax computations.
• Act as a contact point for client inquiries.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Basic Maths

GCSE or equivalent in Standard English

Degree (grade Any)

Job description

Summary
Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 7 association of accounting technicians with Clive Owen LLP alongside Kaplan. You will be dealing with accounts, audits and ad-hoc enquiries whilst working towards the ACA Level 7 qualification.

Wage
£23,000 a year

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Training course Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Hours Monday - Friday
37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date
Monday 14 July 2025

Duration
1 year 6 months

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

Job Duties include:

• Prepare accounts from a variety of clients' systems including Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks Online
• Participate in onsite audits as an assistant to the audit senior and undertaking relevant tasks as required by the audit senior
• Prepare draft corporation tax computations
• Action queries raised by the accounts and tax managers on the draft accounts and tax computations
• Clear review points and actioning queries raised by colleagues
• Act as a point of contact for clients for ad hoc queries
• Attend clients' premises across the North-East and Yorkshire depending on office location

Where you'll work

140 Coniscliffe Road
Darlington
UK
DL3 7RT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Your training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

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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 basedon an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which theyoperate.
• Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner. Adapt communicationsto 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 unethicalactivities.
• Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and thetime of others. Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high qualitywork within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others todeliver results.
• Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem frommultiple angles to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriatefacts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.

Your training plan

Accounting and Taxation Professional Level 7 - ACA The gold standard in Accountancy Apprenticeships, this programme enables individuals to become fully qualified in a profession which is globally recognised and respected in areas of accountancy, taxation, finance and business. ACA is a great option if you're looking to become a chartered accountant and work in accountancy and finance. It opens a wealth of opportunities, as you can specialise in specific areas or sectors, or work broadly across multiple industries. It consists of three levels: Certificate Level: You'll be introduced to the essentials of accountancy, finance, and businesses. You'll learn about double-entry accounting, assurance, business and technology, law, management, and taxation. Professional Level: This level teaches you how to apply technical knowledge to real-life scenarios. You'll deepen your knowledge on financial reporting, audit and assurance, tax compliance, finance management, business strategy.

Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

• Basic Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
• Standard English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)

Other in:
Degree (grade Any)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Other requirements

Benefits include: At Clive Owen LLP, we offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance: Agile Working: Flexible hours, hybrid working, and our popular 9-day fortnight. Generous Holiday Allowance: Starting at 22 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service. You'll also get your birthday off and can buy up to 5 extra days each year. Pension Scheme: Competitive employer contributions, with salary sacrifice options available. Health & Wellbeing: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support team, and discounted private health insurance. We also offer flu jabs, eye tests, and a wellbeing app. Training & Development: Full financial support for qualifications, professional memberships, and continuous CPD. Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave. Additional Perks: Cycle to work scheme, electric vehicle leasing, railcard support for trainees, Perkbox discounts, long service rewards, dress-down Fridays, and free tea and coffee in every office. Community & Giving Back: Paid volunteer day and time off to give blood. Performance Recognition: Time off in lieu, referral bonuses, and support for career progression. Working hours between between 08:00-18:00 Monday - Friday.
About this company
Clive Owen LLP are a firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers based in Darlington with office in Durham, York, Darlington and Middlesbrough. Our offering covers a range of services; audit and accountancy, business planning, corporate finance, grants, making tax digital, payroll, research and development, technology services, wealth management, tax, and virtual finance office.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You'll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship

It is a great opportunity to work as part of a dynamic Audit and
Accounts team where we are currently recruiting for multiple positions across all our offices.

You will be employed as an Audit and Accounts Associate and complete a 3-year training contract for the prestigious ICAEW ACA qualification to become a chartered accountant.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322102.
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Closes on Friday 4 July 2025

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