Accountancy Apprentice

Tax Assist Accountants

HUDDERSFIELD, Sheffield

Closes in 14 days (Friday 14 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 31 July 2026

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Summary

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 month 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

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

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

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)

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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.

Training schedule

AAT qualification at Level 3.

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.

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working
  • Microsoft 365 (desirable)

Other requirements

A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.

About this employer

We are part of the National TaxAssist network dedicated and working with small and medium sized business throughout West and South Yorkshire. We have a long history of providing work opportunities through apprentice programs for young people, many of whom have gone on to be extremely successful.

Websites - www.taxassist.co.uk/huddersfield www.taxassist.co.uk/sheffield-north

Company benefits

  • 28 days holiday
  • Additional day holiday for birthday
  • Dedicated inhouse support for the Apprentice Program
  • Health and Wellbeing scheme
  • Dedicated inhouse training programs delivered either inhouse via webinar or offsite

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

It is expected that the successful candidate will continue to Level 4 AAT and become an integral part of the team and be able to take promotion opportunities as and when they arrive.

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 VAC2000045814.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 14 August 2026 at 11:59pm)