Apprenticeship in Accounting

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent accounting firm in Leeds is seeking an enthusiastic apprentice to join their team. This role offers on-the-job training and the opportunity to gain a level 3 Assistant Accountant qualification. You'll engage in hands-on learning while preparing tax returns, managing accounts, and providing excellent customer service. With a supportive environment and a focus on professional development, this apprenticeship is perfect for those looking to kickstart their career in accounting. Join a growing firm that values innovation and offers a variety of clients, from local businesses to larger enterprises. If you're ready to learn and grow, this opportunity awaits!

Benefits

Full study support

Staff days out and rewards

Hybrid-working after probation

20 holiday days plus bank holidays

On-site parking

Supportive and easy-going firm

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include GCSE in Maths and A Level in a numerate subject.
• Strong numeracy and time management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare self-assessment tax returns and annual accounts.
• Manage client financial records and provide exceptional customer service.
• Assist with financial data analysis and reconciliation.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Logical

Team working

Non-judgmental

Education

GCSE in Maths (grade B)

A Level in a numerate subject (grade B)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Summary
We are an 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
Competitive
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5:30pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date
Monday 1 September

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.

College or training organisation
FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

Your training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)

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 escalate 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.

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 Maths (grade B)

• A Level in a numerate subject (grade B)

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
• Logical
• Team working
• Non-judgmental

About this company
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.

Company benefits

• Full study support
• Staff days out and rewards
• Hybrid-working after probation
• 20 holiday days plus bank holidays - yearly increase and ability to buy 5 extra days.
• On-site parking
• Supportive and easy-going firm

After this apprenticeship

• Further study to be a fully qualified ACCA Accountant

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

S W & P LTD
Miss Jasmine King
[e-mail]
01133455350

The reference code for this apprenticeship
VAC1000310569.

Apply now
Closes on Monday 30 June 2025

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