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Trainee Accountant Apprentice
BROWN & REAR ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED Sheffield (S11 8TD)
Closes in 13 days (Monday 12 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 28 September 2026
Summary
This role provides an opportunity to develop practical accounting skills while working alongside experienced professionals. You will receive training and support throughout your development, with the opportunity to work towards further accountancy qualifications and build a long-term career in the profession.
Wage
Competitive wage offered
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, with time off for study. 35 hours a week
Start date
Monday 2 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
- Maintaining bookkeeping records for a range of clients
- Processing sales and purchase invoices, expenses and bank transactions
- Completing bank and other account reconciliations
- Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts, management accounts and information for tax returns
- Supporting the preparation of VAT returns
- Assisting with payroll processing, including gathering payroll information, entering data accurately and checking payroll reports
- Responding to straightforward client queries and escalating more complex issues to experienced team members
- Requesting missing information from clients and keeping client records up to date
- Using accounting, payroll and spreadsheet software
- Maintaining organised and accurate electronic files
- Handling client information confidentially and following professional and data-protection requirements
- Supporting work connected with HMRC and Companies House, under appropriate supervision
- Supporting the wider Brown & Rear team with general accountancy and administrative tasks
Where you'll work
838 Ecclesall Road Sheffield S11 8TD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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Training provider
FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
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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.
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 Levels 3 (depending on candidate’s experience and knowledge). 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.
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Training and support includes:
- A structured induction and training plan
- Supervision from experienced accountancy staff
- Practical training in bookkeeping, accounts preparation, VAT and payroll
- Protected time for apprenticeship study and coursework
- Support to complete the Level 3 Assistant Accountant qualification
- Regular reviews of your progress, accuracy and understanding
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in: English (grade 6 or above)
- Maths (grade 6 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
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Analytical Skills
- Ability to work independently
- Willingness to learn
Other requirements
- Previous experience working in an accountancy practice (Desirable)
- Completion of AAT Level 3, or currently studying towards it (Desirable)
- Previous experience in an accounts, finance or administration role (Desirable)
About this employer
Brown & Rear is a Sheffield accountancy practice supporting businesses and individuals with bookkeeping, accounts, payroll, VAT and tax. We are looking for a motivated Level 3 Accountancy Apprentice to join our team at 838 Ecclesall Road, S11.
Company benefits
- 28-days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company bonus
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab). Full time employment upon completion.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED
Elyse Ashton-Sharp
yorkshirerecruitment@firstintuition.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055819.
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Closes in 13 days (Monday 12 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
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