Accounts Assistant (Apprenticeship)

Fortus; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned accounting firm in the United Kingdom is looking for an intern to support a portfolio of clients by managing timetables and expectations, and preparing accounts for various entities. The role requires minimum B to C grade A levels, analytical thinking, and knowledge of Microsoft Office. Benefits include competitive salary, AAT study support, and a friendly working environment. This is a full-time role in Management and Manufacturing with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full AAT study support

172.5 hours (23 days) holiday

Flexible bank holidays

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Group life assurance x 3

Pension scheme

Company bonus scheme

Career pathway

Qualifications

• Minimum B to C grade A levels, or equivalent level of qualification.
• Prior experience using Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Outlook) would be advantageous.
• Commitment and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support a portfolio of clients; manage timetables and expectations.
• Prepare year-end and management accounts for various entities.
• Assist in preparing tax computations and bookkeeping.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Commitment to learning

Education

Minimum B to C grade A levels or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supporting a portfolio of clients throughout the year; managing timetables/expectations, anticipating costs, raising fee invoices
• Preparation of year‑end and management accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies (including those under FRS102, 1A and 105)
• Preparation of bookkeeping and VAT returns
• Assisting in the preparation of tax computations
• Utilising and promoting the use of cloud technology within our client base, including conversion of existing clients
• Preparing client deliverables and acting as an ambassador for the business
• Assisting the team through the preparation of annual returns and regularly reviewing filing deadlines
• Working with other service lines to the benefit of the client, including referring opportunities where relevant and minimising risk (to both the business and the client)
• Responsible for dealing with ad‑hoc enquiries and provision of other accounts, tax and office support as required

About You

• Minimum B to C grade A levels, or equivalent level of qualification (achieved or predicted to achieve)
• Prior experience using Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Outlook) would be advantageous; training will be provided
• Commitment and willingness to learn
• Ability to think analytically

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary
• Full AAT study support
• 172.5 hours (23 days) holiday
• Flexible bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Health cash plan
• Employee assistance programmeiiz?∝Optional??]
• Group life assurance x 3
• Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Salary sacrifice benefits including holiday purchase, cycle to work, tech purchase
• Regular social events
• Friendly and inclusive working environment
• Company bonus scheme
• Career pathway

Please send all CVs to [e-mail]

Application closing date: 30 November 2025

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing