Trainee Accountant - Apprentice

LEESING MARRISON LEE LTD

MEXBOROUGH (S64 9DU)

Closes in 24 days (Friday 12 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 November 2025

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Summary

An opportunity to develop core accounting skills while studying towards ACCA to become a fully qualified accountant. You’ll gain hands-on experience preparing VAT returns, processing payroll, and drafting annual accounts, while building strong communication, time management, and a professional work ethic through client and team interaction.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Hours
Monday – Friday 8.15am to 4.30pm, lunch 12.30pm to 1.15pm.

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 December 2025

Duration

3 years

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

  • Learn to prepare VAT returns and process payroll accurately.
  • Assist in preparing annual accounts to a competent draft standard.
  • Liaise with clients and colleagues in a professional and confident manner.
  • Develop strong organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines.
  • Support the wider team in delivering a full suite of accounting and business services.
  • Gradually take on more responsibility as knowledge and experience grow.

Where you'll work

46 MAIN STREET
MEXBOROUGH
S64 9DU

Training

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

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

Training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.
  • Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate.
  • Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner.  Adapt communications to suit different  situations, individuals or teams.
  • Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities.
  • Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others.  Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results.
  • Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles  to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.

Training schedule

First Intuition.

Level 7 - ACCA.

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

A Level in:

3 x A-Levels (grade Grade C or above)

Desirable qualifications

Degree in:

Accounting/Finance/Economics etc. (grade Pass)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

The Practice has been long established in Mexborough, and its history can be traced back to the 1940’s, with the Practice occupying premises on Main Street Mexborough since 1983. We are able to resolve client queries speedily and courteously. The Practice has a wealth of experience in all types of businesses. Our aim is to provide our clients with a service of the highest quality and value, in a professional, friendly manner by the provision of practical advice and services appropriate to their business needs in the ever-changing competitive world.

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After this apprenticeship

Once qualified as an accountant, more responsibility will be given to work with clients and enhance skills in the full suite of services we offer.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000000354.

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Closes in 24 days (Friday 12 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

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