ACCA Level 7 Accounts and Audit Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity for an ACCA Level 7 Accounts and Audit Apprentice at a leading company in West Yorkshire. You'll engage in hands-on accounting duties, benefit from a structured training program, and develop essential skills in a supportive environment, with a competitive wage and prospects for advancement.

Benefits

Supportive benefits for well-being

Opportunities for career progression

Flexible start and finish times

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include GCSEs in English and Maths.
• Level 4 qualifications are considered for adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio and perform daily bookkeeping tasks.
• Prepare management reports and VAT returns monthly/quarterly.

Skills

Communication

IT

Attention to Detail

Organization

Customer Care

Problem Solving

Administrative

Numerical

Analytical

Team Working Skills

Education

GCSEs in English (grade 4 or above), Maths (grade 5 or above), and five other GCSEs (grade 4 or above)

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Excel

Outlook

Dext

VAT

UK Tax Laws

AAT experience

Job description

ACCA Level 7 Accounts and Audit Apprentice

Summary
For the past four years, Shenward has successfully operated a graduate and apprenticeship scheme, offering participants an excellent environment to develop their skills and gain experience across all areas of accounting.

Wage
£26,000 a year
The wage can be negotiable depending on candidate experience.

Training course
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Hours
Start times vary between 8.30am and 9.00am, finishing between 5.00pm and 5.30pm, or 4.30pm on a Friday. Shenward offers a flexible start and finish time depending on the lunch break.

Hours per week
39 hours 30 minutes

Start date
Monday 14 July 2025

Duration
3 years

Positions available
1

Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by gaining hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Manage and interact with your own portfolio of clients to ensure high standards of bookkeeping.
• Perform general daily bookkeeping tasks, maintain sales ledgers, prepare supplier payments, and reconcile bank/credit card statements.
• Ensure items are processed correctly into client books.
• Prepare management reports and VAT returns monthly/quarterly.
• Respond to emails promptly and efficiently.
• Support clients with Making Tax Digital.
• Assist senior accountants with year-end accounts and tax returns for various business structures.
• Support team administration tasks.

Where you'll work

Summit House, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 6BW

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from work for specialist training to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

Your training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

What you'll learn

• Build trusted relationships and support individuals and teams to achieve results.
• Understand the impact of business decisions on communities and environments.
• Communicate clearly and adapt to different situations.
• Identify ethical dilemmas and understand legal responsibilities.
• Manage projects and time effectively, motivating others.
• Evaluate information quickly and make effective decisions.

Your training plan

This plan has not been finalised. Check with the employer if travel to training locations is required.

Minimum requirements

Essential qualifications

• GCSEs in English (grade 4 or above), Maths (grade 5 or above), and five other GCSEs (grade 4 or above).

Other qualifications

Level 4 (pass or above). Mention any relevant qualifications or experience to allow for adjustments.

Skills

• Communication, IT, attention to detail, organization, customer care, problem solving, administrative, numerical, analytical, team working skills, proficiency in Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Excel, Outlook, Dext, VAT, UK Tax Laws, and AAT experience.

About the company

Over 30 years of experience, with a global client base and two offices in West Yorkshire. The company values its team and provides bespoke support to clients.

Website: shenward.com

Career progression

Opportunities to advance within Shenward, with most employees progressing annually.

Contact

Megan Field, FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED
Email: [e-mail]
Reference code: VAC1000322662

Application deadline

Closes in 9 days, Monday 23 June 2025, 11:59pm. Apply via GOV.UK One Login.

Additional notes

• Voluntary unpaid internship with educational training and ACCA PER supervision.
• Provider: Eterna Accountants and Business Advisory Ltd.
• We prioritize your well-being with supportive benefits.