Accounting Apprentice: Kickstart Your AAT Career

Southyorkshireapprenticeships; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Rear is seeking a motivated Level 3 Accountancy Apprentice in Sheffield (838 Ecclesall Road, S11) to develop practical accounting skills while training with First Intuition.

You will handle bookkeeping, payroll processing, VAT returns, and assist with year-end accounts, under supervision. A blend of classroom and online training will lead to a well-recognised qualification and a long-term career path.

Qualifications

• Desirable prior experience in an accountancy practice.
• Completion of AAT Level 3 or currently studying towards it (Desirable).
• Experience in accounts, finance or administration roles (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Maintaining bookkeeping records for a range of clients.
• Processing sales and purchase invoices, expenses and bank transactions.
• Completing bank and other account reconciliations.
• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts, management accounts and information for tax returns.
• Supporting the preparation of VAT returns.
• Assisting with payroll processing, including gathering payroll information, entering data accurately and checking payroll reports.
• Responding to straightforward client queries and escalating more complex issues to experienced team members.
• Requesting missing information from clients and keeping client records up to date.
• Using accounting, payroll and spreadsheet software.
• Maintaining organised and accurate electronic files.
• Handling client information confidentially and following professional and data-protection requirements.
• Supporting work connected with HMRC and Companies House, under appropriate supervision.
• Supporting the wider Brown & Rear team with general accountancy and administrative tasks.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

VAT returns

Bank reconciliations

Accountancy software

Data protection

Education

AAT Level 3 (Desirable)

AAT Level 3 in progress (Desirable)

Tools

Accounting software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Brown & Rear is seeking a motivated Level 3 Accountancy Apprentice in Sheffield (838 Ecclesall Road, S11) to develop practical accounting skills while training with First Intuition.

You will handle bookkeeping, payroll processing, VAT returns, and assist with year-end accounts, under supervision. A blend of classroom and online training will lead to a well-recognised qualification and a long-term career path.