We are looking for a motivated Apprentice Assistant Accountant/Administrator to join our team

You'll gain hands-on experience in accounting and administration while working towards an AAT Level 3 qualification. This is a great opportunity to develop practical skills with structured training and support throughout your apprenticeship.

Wage

• £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
• National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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• Increase after 12 months to National Minimum Wage
• Annual Bonus after Qualifying Period

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

• Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. 30-minutes for lunch.
• 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

2

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Accounting Duties

• Assisting with bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records
• Reconciling bank accounts and other financial records
• Supporting the preparation of personal tax returns
• Inputting financial data into accounting software

Administration Duties

• Answering incoming telephone calls professionally and directing enquiries as appropriate
• Setting up new clients on internal systems
• Arranging client appointments and managing diaries
• Responding to emails and client enquiries in a professional manner
• Maintaining electronic and paper filing systems
• Assisting with general office administration tasks
• Handling confidential client information in accordance with company procedures

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

• 118-120 LOCKWOOD ROAD, HUDDERSFIELD, HD1 3QX
• 1 Wadsley Lane, Sheffield, S6 4EA

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)

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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.