Apprentice Assistant Accountant

Summary

If you’re looking to build a long-term career in accountancy this apprenticeship offers the opportunity to join our young team and assist with the provision of services for varied clients. Alongside gaining a Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship you will gain valuable hands-on work experience while working towards a recognised qualification.

Wage

£19,000 a year

£19,000 per annum for the first 12 months to be reviewed thereafter in line with the appropriate rates and performance.

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:30 (37.5 hours per week)

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 17 August 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

• Preparation of basic accounts and tax for sole traders and partnerships prior to manager review
• Assisting the team in the completion of bookkeeping and Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Returns timely and accurately on Xero, QuickBooks, Excel spreadsheets and other software as required, including assistance in the compilation of VAT returns
• Communicating directly with clients to resolve queries and build strong relationships
• Working on the corporate and personal tax needs of our clients
• Supporting the team in the preparation of other ad-hoc jobs as required
• Support for administrative tasks such as scanning and filing
• Opportunity to use and develop AI-enabled systems to improve our workflows and client offerings, supported by onboarding workshops and ongoing training

Where you'll work

19 KING STREET
WAKEFIELD
WF1 2SQ

Training

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

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

What you'll learn

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.

Training schedule

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 Level 3.

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.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 5 or above)
• Maths (grade 5 or 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
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Work Independently
• Methodical Thinking
• Time Management
• Self Motivation
• Positive Attitude
• AI Curiosity