Apprenticeship in Accounting

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent accounting firm in Leeds seeks an apprentice for the Assistant Accountant role. This apprenticeship involves on-the-job training and classroom instruction. The successful candidate will engage in tasks such as preparing financial documents and managing queries. Essential qualifications include a GCSE in Maths and A Levels in relevant subjects. The role offers a salary starting at £14,918.80 with potential increases. This apprenticeship offers a path towards becoming a fully qualified ACCA Accountant.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a strong academic background, specifically in mathematics and numerate subjects.
• Experience or relevant qualifications in the accounting field are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of self‑assessment tax returns.
• Preparation of annual and corporation accounts.
• Preparation of VAT returns.
• Handle HMRC queries and correspondence.
• Management of client financial records and bookkeeping.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Logical

Team working

Non judgemental

Education

GCSE in Maths (grade B)

A Level in numerate subject (grade B)

Job description

Summary

We are a independent accounting firm in Horsforth, Leeds. The role will encompass on the job training and college day release. This role will suit a candidate with a high level of numeracy and time management skills. Whether you have finished your A-Levels or Degree - We can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect where you are in your studies.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5:30pm.

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 June 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

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

• Preparation of self‑assessment tax returns
• Preparation of annual and corporation accounts
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Handle HMRC queries and correspondence
• General admin tasks as and when required
• Management of client financial records and bookkeeping
• Provide exceptional customer service to clients via phone and email
• Commit to personal professional development and share knowledge with peers

Where you’ll work

DALE HOUSE
64 FINK HILL
HORSFORTH
LEEDS
LS18 4DH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you’ll learn

Course contents

• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or elevate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or elevate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or elevate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

Assistant Accountant Level 3.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade B)

A Level in:

numerate subject (grade B)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted 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
• Logical
• Team working
• Non judgemental

About this employer

We are a growing, independent accounting firm in Horsforth, Leeds. Our clients say we have a fresh and innovative take on accounting, and we agree! We have established strong connections in and around Horsforth and are expanding rapidly. We have a variety of clients in our portfolio from local businesses to multimillion pound enterprises.

https://swpaccountancy.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Futher study to be a fully qualified ACCA Accountant.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004736.

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Closes on Monday 30 March 2026

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