Accountancy Practice Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Accounts Apprentice to join our friendly and growing accountancy practice in Newcastle upon Tyne.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a long-term career in accountancy. You will gain hands-on experience while studying towards a combined Level 2 and Level 3 AAT.

Wage

£16,575 a year

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

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

• Processing bookkeeping records using cloud accounting software
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts
• Supporting the completion of Self Assessment tax returns
• Scanning, filing and maintaining electronic client records
• General administrative duties to support the practice
• Communicating with clients by telephone and email
• Learning accounting principles, bookkeeping techniques and tax procedures
• Assisting senior members of the team with a variety of accounting tasks

Where you'll work

23 RIVERSIDE STUDIOS
AMETHYST ROAD
NEWCASTLE BUSINESS PARK
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE4 7YL

Training

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

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

What you'll learn

• 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.

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

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
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills