Trainee Accountant Apprentice

South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Hub; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Rear is seeking a motivated Level 3 Accountancy Apprentice at our Sheffield office to learn practical bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and tax tasks while supported by experienced professionals.

The role offers structured AAT Level 3 training through First Intuition and a clear pathway to professional qualifications, with training delivered via a blend of classroom and online sessions to build hands-on skills.

Qualifications

• Communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Basic accounting knowledge and willingness to learn.
• Experience in an accountancy practice is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bookkeeping records for a range of clients.
• Process sales and purchase invoices, expenses and bank transactions.
• Complete bank and other account reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end accounts, management accounts and information for tax returns.
• Support VAT returns preparation.
• Assist payroll processing and payroll data checks.
• Respond to straightforward client queries and escalate complex issues.
• Request missing information from clients and keep records up to date.
• Use accounting, payroll and spreadsheet software.
• Maintain organised and accurate electronic files.
• Handle client information confidentially and comply with data protection.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Problem solving skills

Team working

Analytical Skills

Ability to work independently

Willingness to learn

Education

AAT Level 3

Studying towards AAT Level 3

Experience in accounts/administration (Desirable)

Tools

Accounting software

Payroll software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

BROWN & REAR ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED

Apprenticeship Level 3

About The Role

This role provides an opportunity to develop practical accounting skills while working alongside experienced professionals. You will receive training and support throughout your development, with the opportunity to work towards further accountancy qualifications and build a long-term career in the profession.

• Maintaining bookkeeping records for a range of clients
• Processing sales and purchase invoices, expenses and bank transactions
• Completing bank and other account reconciliations
• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts, management accounts and information for tax returns
• Supporting the preparation of VAT returns
• Assisting with payroll processing, including gathering payroll information, entering data accurately and checking payroll reports
• Responding to straightforward client queries and escalating more complex issues to experienced team members
• Requesting missing information from clients and keeping client records up to date
• Using accounting, payroll and spreadsheet software
• Maintaining organised and accurate electronic files
• Handling client information confidentially and following professional and data-protection requirements
• Supporting work connected with HMRC and Companies House, under appropriate supervision
• Supporting the wider Brown & Rear team with general accountancy and administrative tasks
• Previous experience working in an accountancy practice (Desirable)
• Completion of AAT Level 3, or currently studying towards it (Desirable)
• Previous experience in an accounts, finance or administration role (Desirable)

Full time employment upon completion.

About The Training

The successful candidate will undertake a full review of their existing skills versus what is required in their new role. First Intuition will then advise on the best apprenticeship programme for them. This will be a structured AAT Apprenticeship programme at Levels 3 (depending on candidate’s experience and knowledge).

A blend of classroom and online training will support the candidate to achieve a well-recognised accountancy qualification which will both help with their new role and potentially lead on to further study.

About The Employer

Brown & Rear is a Sheffield accountancy practice supporting businesses and individuals with bookkeeping, accounts, payroll, VAT and tax. We are looking for a motivated Level 3 Accountancy Apprentice to join our team at 838 Ecclesall Road, S11.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Analytical Skills
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to learn

Training Provider

FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED

Course/Training

Assistant accountant (level 3)