Audit and Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting opportunity for an Audit and Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship in Leeds. This role provides a fantastic chance to gain hands-on experience in audit and accountancy, working closely with a supportive team. You will be involved in preparing statutory accounts, producing audit files, and communicating with clients to resolve queries. With a commitment to professional development, this apprenticeship offers full support for qualifications like ACA/ACCA, ensuring you build a strong foundation for a successful career in finance. Join a respected firm dedicated to client success and professional growth.

Benefits

Full support for professional qualifications

Paid study leave

Ongoing mentoring and development opportunities

Friendly and supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include GCSEs in Maths and English.
• 3 A Levels required, with a focus on grades C or above.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts and liaise with clients for information.
• Produce audit files and support audit teams with fieldwork.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Education

GCSE in Maths and English (grade 5 or above)

3 A Levels (grade C or above)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)

Job description

Audit and Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

Summary
The successful applicant will join the team as an Audit and Accounts Assistant, supporting colleagues with a range of tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive team, gain exposure to real client work, and build a long-term career in audit and accountancy.

Wage
Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours Monday to Friday Office hours to be confirmed
38 hours a week

Start date
Monday 30 June 2025

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

Accounts responsibilities:

• Prepare draft statutory accounts for filing with Companies House from client's accounting software or manual records
• Complete relevant year end journals, calculate prepayments, bank reconciliation, accruals, debtors, creditors etc.
• Liaise with clients to clarify queries and obtain missing or additional information
• Prepare draft corporation tax computations

Audit Responsibilities:

• Produce audit files for review by Manager, answer review points
• Review clients' records to ensure accounting industry standards are met
• Support audit teams with fieldwork, working both on-site at client premises and remotely, including travelling to clients' premises to verify assets and complete stocktake observations
• Communicate effectively with clients to gather financial information and resolve queries
• Plan time and prioritise tasks to ensure deadlines are met, and work is completed to a high standard and on time

Other general responsibilities:

• File client annual confirmation statements with Companies House
• Update client engagement letters and prepare letters of representation
• Develop an understanding of accounting software such as Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks
• Visit the Company's offsite storage facility to file, access and maintain archive records
• Undertake routine tasks as required by senior members of the team
• Ad-hoc duties as required
• Actively participate in training and development sessions and take responsibility for your own learning and progression
• Be professional and abide by confidentiality, impartiality, and ethical principles at all times

Where you'll work

3365 CENTURY WAY
THORPE PARK
LEEDS
LS15 8ZB
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)

Equal to A level
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.
• 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 and English (grade 5 or above (B 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
• Logical
• Team working
• Proactive approach to work
• Interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excel skills
• Eagerness to develop and learn
• Accounting software experience

About this company
Thomas Coombs is one of the oldest and most respected independent firms of Chartered Accountants, tax and business advisers in Leeds, Yorkshire. Since 1878 (that's 140 years and counting!), we've helped family and owner-managed businesses, as well as charities, solicitors and even international organisations, make the big decisions that guide them to success. Today, you can find us in the vibrant city of Leeds, with our directors and management team guiding the firm into the modern and contemporary world of accounting. One thing that hasn't changed, however, is our continued dedication to the clients we serve, and an unrivalled passion for helping them grow and prosper.

http://www.thomascoombs.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

- Full support for professional qualifications (e.g., ACA/ACCA), including paid study leave and exam fees. - Ongoing mentoring and development opportunities. - A friendly, supportive, and professional working environment.
After this apprenticeship

• You may begin your training with the AAT qualification, providing a strong foundation in accountancy, and then progress onto ACA or ACCA to qualify as a Chartered Accountant

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

Megan Field

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The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318238.
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Closes in 23 days (Sunday 25 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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