Accounts & Audit Apprentice

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited; Camberley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Level 4 apprenticeship

AAT study support

ACA progression

Exposure to accounts & audit

Diverse client base

Training & development

Increasing responsibility

Long-term career in finance

Job summary

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited in the United Kingdom invites school or college leavers to start a career in accountancy through a structured Level 4 apprenticeship, combining AAT study with practical experience in accounts and audit across a varied client base.

You will work with experienced accountants, grow responsibilities as you learn, and have a clear route to a long-term career in finance, with opportunities to progress to ACA upon completion.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in accountancy.
• Strong academic ability.
• Good communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation across accounts and audit responsibilities.
• Support audit assignments and complete basic audit testing.
• Assist with bookkeeping and accounting tasks as needed.
• Gain experience working with clients across different sectors.
• Develop understanding of accounting standards and audit procedures.

Skills

Good communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Good organisational skills

Willingness to learn and develop

Positive and professional approach

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Level 4 apprenticeship (AAT)

Job description

An excellent opportunity for a school or college leaver to start a career in accountancy while gaining a professional qualification and valuable practical experience from day one. Joining an independent and growing accountancy firm, you will gain exposure to both accounts and audit, working with a varied client base and developing your skills across different areas of practice.

You will study towards AAT as part of a structured Level 4 apprenticeship, with the opportunity to progress onto ACA once completed. As your knowledge develops, so will your responsibilities, giving you a clear route towards a long‑term career in finance.

Accounts & Audit Apprentice - Benefits

• Fully supported Level 4 apprenticeship
• AAT study support
• Opportunity to progress onto ACA
• Practical experience across accounts and audit
• Exposure to a diverse client base
• Training and development from experienced accountants
• Increasing responsibility as you progress
• Opportunity to build a long‑term career in finance

Accounts & Audit Apprentice - About The Role

You will combine your AAT studies with practical experience across both accounts and audit. Working alongside experienced members of the team, you will gain an understanding of how different types of businesses operate and how accountancy services are delivered to clients.

The role will give you a broad introduction to practice, with your responsibilities increasing as you develop your technical knowledge and confidence.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts
• Support audit assignments and complete basic audit testing
• Prepare working papers and supporting schedules
• Assist with bookkeeping and accounting tasks where required
• Gain experience working with clients across different sectors
• Assist with day‑to‑day client queriesDevelop your understanding of accounting standards and audit procedures
• Work closely with senior members of the team
• Take on additional responsibilities as your experience develops

The successful Accounts & Audit Apprentice will have:

• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in accountancy
• Strong academic ability
• Good communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organisational skills
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Positive and professional approach
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Full right to work in the UK