Trainee Accountant Apprenticeship

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Leeds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support package for AAT

Pension scheme

Group life assurance 4 x salary

Birthday day off

Employee benefits portal

EAP

Referral bonus

Training and development

Job summary

TC Group in Leeds is offering an apprenticeship to start a career in accounting. You will work toward AAT Level 3 and 4 qualifications while gaining hands-on experience with a growing client base.

You will study the Professional accounting technician (level 4) alongside 36 hours per week, starting 6 September 2027, for 1 year 6 months with 8 positions available. Training provided by FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4+).
• A Level in Business, Economics or Maths (Grade C+).

Responsibilities

• Join a dynamic accounts team with a high-quality client base.
• Support management with day-to-day running of the office.
• Study towards accounting qualification alongside your role.
• Learn how to prepare financial accounts.
• Develop skills in interpreting financial data.
• Understand accounting and tax legislation.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Build professional relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving

Number skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Initiative

Microsoft Office

Education

GCSE Maths & English

A Level in Business/Economics/Maths

Job description

Summary

A fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to start a career in accountancy through an apprenticeship scheme. You will work towards internationally recognised AAT Level 3 and 4 qualifications while gaining valuable experience with a respected accountancy firm, with the opportunity to progress to the ICAEW ACA qualification.

Wage

£14,976 to £23,793.12, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Professional accounting technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5.15pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break. Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break.

36 hours a week

Start date

Monday 6 September 2027

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

8

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

• Join a dynamic accounts team with a high-quality client base.
• Gain responsibility quickly while supporting the management team with the day-to-day running of the office.
• Study towards your accounting qualification alongside your role.
• Learn how to prepare financial accounts.
• Develop skills in interpreting financial data.
• Gain an understanding of accounting and tax legislation.
• Learn how to work effectively as part of a team.
• Build strong and lasting professional relationships.
• Develop the skills needed to deliver exceptional client service.
• Take on a varied role that offers exposure to different areas of the business.
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and a hands-on approach.

Where you'll work

6 Queen Street Leeds LS1 2TW

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

Professional accounting technician (level 4)

Understanding apprenticeship levels

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Collate and analyse financial information, and show how that information can be used most effectively to support value creation within an organisation.
• Apply accounting principles and adhere to legislation to ensure records are accurate and compliant with law or company policy when delivering accounting activities, such as the financial accounting of single entities, limited companies or partnerships or management accounting activities for an organisation.
• Apply professional scepticism when undertaking accounting activities to inform and evaluate decision making on the content of true and fair accounts, being alert to conditions that may indicate possible misstatement of financial information due to error or fraud, establishing the facts sensitively and being aware of unconscious bias.
• Interpret financial information for accounting purposes, such as using judgement to determine the correct way to report or account for transaction or undertaking ratio analysis.
• Participate in or support others with quality improvement activities, for example the improvement of personal working practices.
• Use software packages to assist with accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Deliver accounting tasks with a critical eye to transactions and trends, demonstrating a 'right first time approach'.
• Use workload management principles to plan, organise and prioritise own tasks, and manage time effectively.
• Use accounting information to add value to the organisation through use of data visualisations, analysis and interpretation, and communicate financial information in a way that facilitates understanding for non-finance stakeholders.
• Communicate accounting information through a variety of media to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required, considering the risks and benefits to the organisation of social media and other digital applications.
• Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver accounting tasks, recognising the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Collate and analyse financial information, and show how that information can be used most effectively to support value creation within an organisation.
• Apply accounting principles and adhere to legislation to ensure records are accurate and compliant with law or company policy when delivering accounting activities, such as the financial accounting of single entities, limited companies or partnerships or management accounting activities for an organisation.
• Apply professional scepticism when undertaking accounting activities to inform and evaluate decision making on the content of true and fair accounts, being alert to conditions that may indicate possible misstatement of financial information due to error or fraud, establishing the facts sensitively and being aware of unconscious bias.
• Interpret financial information for accounting purposes, such as using judgement to determine the correct way to report or account for transaction or undertaking ratio analysis.
• Participate in or support others with quality improvement activities, for example the improvement of personal working practices.
• Use software packages to assist with accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Deliver accounting tasks with a critical eye to transactions and trends, demonstrating a 'right first time approach'.
• Use workload management principles to plan, organise and prioritise own tasks, and manage time effectively.
• Use accounting information to add value to the organisation through use of data visualisations, analysis and interpretation, and communicate financial information in a way that facilitates understanding for non-finance stakeholders.
• Communicate accounting information through a variety of media to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required, considering the risks and benefits to the organisation of social media and other digital applications.
• Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver accounting tasks, recognising the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Training schedule

This training schedule 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 Grade 4 and above)

A Level in:

Any relevant subject eg.Business, Economics, Maths (grade Grade C and above)

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
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Microsoft Office skills

About this employer

At TC Group, we’re more than accountants. We’re trusted business advisors helping ambitious entrepreneurs, SMEs and larger organisations achieve their goals.

As one of the UK’s fastest‑growing Top 20 accountancy firms, we’re proud of our people‑first culture, our collaborative approach and our commitment to helping both our clients and our colleagues succeed.

http://www.tc-group.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Study support package for AAT qualification
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance 4 x salary
• Birthday day off
• Access to our employee benefits portal - cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Referral Bonus - we’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team
• Regular training and development

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Individuals who show strong aptitude for audit, tax and accounting along with the highest level of academic ability will have the opportunity to work towards an ICAEW ACA Chartered Accountant qualification.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062577.

Closes on Monday 11 January 2027