Accounts Apprentice

Sapphire Accounting Limited; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapphire Accounting Limited in Stockport is seeking an Accounts Apprentice to gain hands-on experience across bookkeeping, VAT returns and tax compliance while studying toward AAT Level 3.

You'll work alongside experienced accountants and client managers, supporting clients with bookkeeping, VAT returns, tax compliance, record keeping and HMRC submissions, while developing your understanding of accounting principles and cloud-based accounting software.

Qualifications

• Studying towards AAT Level 3 qualification while gaining practical experience.
• Willingness to learn bookkeeping, VAT returns and tax responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills to interact with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping, VAT returns and tax compliance.
• Maintain client records and respond to client queries.
• Support the wider team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Tax compliance

Client communication

Record keeping

Education

AAT Level 3 qualification (in progress)

Tools

Cloud-based accounting software

HMRC submissions

Job description

As an Accounts Apprentice, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of accountancy, bookkeeping and tax responsibilities while studying towards your AAT Level 3 qualification. Working alongside experienced accountants and client managers, you’ll support clients with bookkeeping, VAT returns, tax compliance, record keeping and HMRC submissions, while developing your understanding of accounting principles and cloud-based accounting software. You’ll also help maintain client records, respond to client queries and support the wider team with administrative tasks. With structured training, ongoing support and increasing responsibility, you’ll build the technical knowledge, confidence and client‑facing skills needed for a successful long‑term career in accountancy, with opportunities to take ownership of your work and develop direct relationships with clients as your experience grows