Trainee Accountant Apprentice

THOMPSON WRIGHT LIMITED
NEWCASTLE (ST5 2BE)
Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 October 2026

Summary

This role involves bookkeeping, preparing VAT and management accounts, and assisting with Self-Assessment and Corporation Tax returns. The successful candidate will hold the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.

Wage
£21,500 a year

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
Start date
Tuesday 10 November 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

• Bookkeeping and preparation of VAT returns
• Accounts preparation from client records
• Assistant with the preparation of Self-Assessment and Corporation Tax returns
• Management accounts preparation
• Liaising and communicating with clients and colleagues
• Supporting the wider team with other accounting and administrative tasks as required

Where you'll work

EBENEEZER HOUSE RYECROFT NEWCASTLE ST5 2BE

Training

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

Training provider
NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)

What you'll learn

• Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.