Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support their finance team. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 7 ACCA qualification. The successful candidate will manage bookkeeping for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring compliance with MTD ITSA regulations and preparing statutory accounts. With a focus on developing strong client relationships and improving processes, this role promises a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Join a friendly team in modern offices and take your first step towards a rewarding career in accountancy.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Opportunities for training & progression

Friendly, supportive team

Modern offices

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include GCSEs in English and Maths.
• A Levels required, with a focus on accounting or related subjects.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping for clients using cloud-based software.
• Assist clients with MTD ITSA compliance and submissions.
• Prepare accounts and liaise directly with clients.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Initiative

Previous financial experience

Understanding of MTD ITSA

Proactive

Able to work independently

Accounting software knowledge

AAT qualified or similar

Excel skills

Education

GCSE in English (grade 4 or above)

GCSE in Maths (grade 5 or above)

3 A Levels (grade C or above)

Tools

Sage

Dext

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Summary
Taylor & Russell Accountancy Limited are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Assistant. In this role, you will support the team by undertaking a range of finance duties, whilst also helping to support clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience whilst working towards a Level 7 ACCA qualification.

Wage
£24,000 a year

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Training course Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Hours Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
35 hours a week

Start date
Monday 2 June 2025

Duration
3 years

Positions available
1

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

The role will consist of taking charge of MTD for ITSA services to help clients stay compliant with the upcoming rules changes. The role is a varied one which will require the successful candidate to deal with people from across Taylor & Russell's office and will also include the preparation of statutory accounts. The successful candidate will also work alongside their VAT and Accounts departments.

Tasks will include:

• Managing bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients using cloud-based software (e.g., Sage, Dext, Xero, QuickBooks)
• Assisting clients with MTD ITSA compliance and submissions
• Advising clients on best practices for maintaining accurate digital records
• Preparing accounts and working closely with our accounts team
• Liaising directly with clients to gather information, solve queries, and build strong relationships
• Identifying ways to improve processes and enhance the client experience
• You will also be expected to take on several VAT and Annual accounts jobs

Where you'll work

Unit 11 Venture One Business Park
Long Acre Close Holbrook Industrial Estate
Sheffield
S20 3FR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

Your training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Equal to master's degree
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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you'll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4 or above (C or above))
• Maths (grade 5 or above (C or above))

A Level in:

• x 3 A Levels (grade C or above)

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
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Previous financial experience
• Understanding of MTD ITSA
• Proactive
• Able to work independently
• Accounting software knowledge
• AAT qualified or similar
• Excel skills

About this company
Founded in 2013, Taylor & Russell Accountancy Limited is a trusted accountancy firm based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. They provide a full range of accounting, bookkeeping, taxation, payroll, and self-assessment services to individuals, sole traders, partnerships, and small businesses across the UK. At Taylor & Russell, they pride themselves on delivering a friendly, personal service backed by professional expertise. Their goal is to make accounting straightforward and stress-free, allowing their clients to focus on growing their businesses.

Company benefits

Why Join Us?
• Be part of a friendly, supportive team that's embracing change and technology
• Brand new modern offices
• A chance to shape and grow a brand-new role within the firm
• Onsite parking
• Opportunities for training & progression
After this apprenticeship

Study support will be provioded whilst completing the qualification. Once completed a permernant role and possible role progressions will be available.

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

Megan Field

[e-mail]

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317281.
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Closes in 19 days (Sunday 18 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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