Accounts Apprentice

South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Hub; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor & Russell Accountancy Limited is offering an Apprenticeship Level 3 in Finance, based in Sheffield. The role provides full training to work towards an accounting qualification and hands-on experience across accounts and finance administration.

First Intuition East and North Limited will guide the apprenticeship, offering a structured AAT Level 3 programme with both classroom and online training to achieve a recognised qualification and career progression within the accounts team.

Qualifications

• Excellent opportunity to start a career in finance while working towards an accounting qualification.
• Full training and support developing knowledge of accounting, finance administration and business processes.
• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Recording financial transactions on accounting systems.
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and allocating payments.
• Preparing and maintaining financial records.
• Processing employee expenses and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Filing and organising financial documentation.
• Responding to finance-related queries from customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Ensuring records are accurate and kept up to date.
• Supporting the wider finance team with general administrative duties.
• Maintaining confidentiality of financial and business information; completing apprenticeship training and coursework.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Record financial transactions on accounting systems.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and allocating payments.
• Prepare and maintain financial records.
• Process employee expenses and maintain supporting documentation.
• Filing and organising financial documentation.
• Respond to finance-related queries from customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Ensure records are accurate and kept up to date.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisation

Analytical skills

Team working

Keen to learn

Time management

Computer skills

Willingness to learn

Professional manner

Independent work

Positive attitude

Microsoft 365

Education

Level 3 Accounting Apprenticeship (AAT)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

TAYLOR AND RUSSELL ACCOUNTANCY LIMITED

Apprenticeship Level 3

Apply by: 13/10/2026

About The Role

This apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in finance and gain valuable practical experience while working towards a recognised accounting qualification.

You will receive full training and support while developing your knowledge of accounting, finance administration and business processes.

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently
• Recording financial transactions on accounting systems
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and allocating payments
• Preparing and maintaining financial records
• Processing employee expenses and maintaining supporting documentation
• Filing and organising financial documentation
• Responding to finance-related queries from customers, suppliers and colleagues
• Ensuring records are accurate and kept up to date
• Supporting the wider finance team with general administrative duties
• Maintaining confidentiality of financial and business information Completing all required apprenticeship training and coursework

Any previous experience in an office, administration, retail, customer service or finance environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

This role is designed to provide a strong foundation for a career in finance. Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to opportunities within the accounts team and progression towards further accounting qualifications.

About The Training

The successful candidate will undertake a full review of their existing skills versus what is required in their new role. First Intuition will then advise on the best apprenticeship programme for them. This will be a structured AAT Apprenticeship programme at Level 3 (depending on candidate’s experience and knowledge).

A blend of classroom and online training will support the candidate to achieve a well-recognised accountancy qualification which will both help with their new role and potentially lead on to further study.

About The Employer

Taylor & Russell Accountancy is a reliable and experienced firm committed to helping you and your business grow, adapt, and thrive.

As a qualified accountancy practice, we proudly support clients across England from our base in Sheffield. Whether you are a fast-growing start-up or a well-established company, we work with VAT-registered businesses across a wide range of sectors.

Our approach is always tailored to your needs, whether you are looking for ongoing support with regular check-ins, guidance on cloud accounting, or simply want your year-end accounts handled with care and precision, we are here to help.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Keen to learn
• Time Management
• Computer skills
• Willingness to learn
• Professional Manner
• Ability to work independently
• Positive Attitude
• Microsoft 365

Training Provider

FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED

Course/Training

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Apply by: 13/10/2026