Trainee Accountant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship

Newcastle upon Tyne

On-site

GBP 22,000 - 26,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare cash plan

Dress for your day policy

Summer social and Christmas party

Appraisal every 6 months

WOW team treats

Job summary

Thompson Wright, a dynamic chartered accountancy firm in Newcastle-under-Lyme, is offering a 1 year 3 month apprenticeship as an Assistant Accountant (Level 3). You will learn on the job while handling bookkeeping, VAT, and year-end tasks.

The role requires an AAT Level 2 qualification and a commitment to study one day per week at Newcastle College, with 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

AAT Level 2 in Accounting required (Essential).
English and maths desirable to support accounting tasks.
The apprenticeship combines study with hands-on work at the firm.

Responsibilities

Bookkeeping and preparation of VAT returns.
Accounts preparation from client records.
Assisting with Self-Assessment and Corporation Tax returns.
Preparation of management accounts.
Liaising with clients and colleagues on financial tasks.
Supporting the team with accounting and admin duties.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Initiative

Education

AAT Level 2 in Accounting

Job description

Summary

This role involves bookkeeping, preparing VAT and management accounts and assisting with Self-Assessment and Corporation Tax returns. The successful candidate will hold the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.

Wage

£21,500 a year

Minimum wage rates

£21,500-£25,500

Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 10 November 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

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

Bookkeeping and preparation of VAT returns
Accounts preparation from client records
Assistant with the preparation of Self-Assessment and Corporation Tax returns
Management accounts preparation
Liaising and communicating with clients and colleagues
Supporting the wider team with other accounting and administrative tasks as required

Where you'll work

EBENEEZER HOUSE

RYECROFT

NEWCASTLE

ST5 2BE

Training

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

Training provider

NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.