Apprentice Professional Accounting Technician

Summary

Hornsby Accounts Ltd, based in Brigg are searching for an experienced new accounting apprentice, looking to up-skill and complete Level 4 accounting qualifications. The successful candidates will assist with bookkeeping and accountancy work, and will be trained and mentored throughout.

Wage

£12,563.20 to £20,317.44, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Starting at National Minimum Wage, to be reviewed as your training progresses.

Training course

Professional accounting technician (level 4)

Hours

Standard hours would be Monday to Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00. We are happy to look at flexible working arrangements or consider part-time hours.

32 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 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

Hornsby Accounts are a forward thinking, independent accountancy business, located in the centre of Brigg. We pride ourselves on accuracy and delivering the best possible service and experience for our valued clients.

With training and support you will learn to complete the following duties:

Bookkeeping using software including Xero, Sage, Excel and other similar platforms
Produce, run and submit VAT returns
Processing payroll and Construction Industry Scheme returns
Accurately entering accounting data and collecting and storing client records effectively
Reconciliation of client bank accounts, credit card accounts, sales and purchase ledgers
Dealing with HMRC queries and authorisations
General office administration
Assisting clients with queries, over the telephone and via Email
Production and submission of Companies House Confirmation Statements
Learning from colleagues and attending college training sessions to complete AAT qualifications
All other associated duties as required

Where you'll work

6A
MARKET PLACE
BRIGG
LINCOLNSHIRE
DN20 8HA

Training

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

College or training organisation

TEC PARTNERSHIP

Your training course

Professional accounting technician (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Collate and analyse financial information, and show how that information can be used most effectively to support value creation within an organisation.
Apply accounting principles and adhere to legislation to ensure records are accurate and compliant with law or company policy when delivering accounting activities, such as the financial accounting of single entities, limited companies or partnerships or management accounting activities for an organisation.
Apply professional scepticism when undertaking accounting activities to inform and evaluate decision making on the content of true and fair accounts, being alert to conditions that may indicate possible misstatement of financial information due to error or fraud, establishing the facts sensitively and being aware of unconscious bias.
Interpret financial information for accounting purposes, such as using judgement to determine the correct way to report or account for transaction or undertaking ratio analysis.
Participate in or support others with quality improvement activities, for example the improvement of personal working practices.
Use software packages to assist with accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Deliver accounting tasks with a critical eye to transactions and trends, demonstrating a ‘right first time approach’.
Use workload management principles to plan, organise and prioritise own tasks, and manage time effectively.
Use accounting information to add value to the organisation through use of data visualisations, analysis and interpretation, and communicate financial information in a way that facilitates understanding for non-finance stakeholders.
Communicate accounting information through a variety of media to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required, considering the risks and benefits to the organisation of social media and other digital applications.
Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver accounting tasks, recognising the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Collate and analyse financial information, and show how that information can be used most effectively to support value creation within an organisation.
Apply accounting principles and adhere to legislation to ensure records are accurate and compliant with law or company policy when delivering accounting activities, such as the financial accounting of single entities, limited companies or partnerships or management accounting activities for an organisation.
Apply professional scepticism when undertaking accounting activities to inform and evaluate decision making on the content of true and fair accounts, being alert to conditions that may indicate possible misstatement of financial information due to error or fraud, establishing the facts sensitively and being aware of unconscious bias.
Interpret financial information for accounting purposes, such as using judgement to determine the correct way to report or account for transaction or undertaking ratio analysis.
Participate in or support others with quality improvement activities, for example the improvement of personal working practices.
Use software packages to assist with accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Deliver accounting tasks with a critical eye to transactions and trends, demonstrating a ‘right first time approach’.
Use workload management principles to plan, organise and prioritise own tasks, and manage time effectively.
Use accounting information to add value to the organisation through use of data visualisations, analysis and interpretation, and communicate financial information in a way that facilitates understanding for non-finance stakeholders.
Communicate accounting information through a variety of media to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required, considering the risks and benefits to the organisation of social media and other digital applications.
Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver accounting tasks, recognising the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Your training plan

Our accountancy apprenticeships run on a day-release model. You will attend day-release college training at The Grimsby Institute for one day each week (within term-time)
We offer a free college bus service in and around North and North East Lincolnshire

More training information

As part of the apprenticeship you will complete an AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting, build an extensive portfolio of your practical work and take part in a bespoke programme of technical, practical and vocational learning
Candidates for this Level 4 apprenticeship must already possess a Level 3 AAT qualification (or equivalent)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

Accounting (grade Pass, merit or distinction)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C or above)
Maths (grade 4/C or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Reliable
Willing to learn
Drive and ambition

Other requirements

Hornsby Accounts is located in the centre of Brigg. Please check the location and ensure you would be able to travel to work daily. You will attend college day-release sessions based at The Grimsby Institute, once each week. There is a free college bus services that covers our local area - https://grimsby.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GIFHE-TRANSPORT-TIMETABLE-24.25-MASTER.pdf

About this company

Hornsby Accounts Ltd is a well-established, friendly, and forward-thinking accountancy firm based in Brigg, with a strong client base across the UK. We’ve been supporting businesses of all sizes since 1997, offering tailored, jargon-free advice and a wide range of professional services. As a growing practice with a hands-on, supportive team, we take pride in helping our clients—and each other—succeed. Joining us means becoming part of a positive, approachable environment where your development is encouraged, and no two days are ever the same.

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Company benefits

Friday is a non-working day.

After this apprenticeship

Hornsby Accounts Ltd are offering this apprenticeship with the view of the successful candidates continuing on to a long-term career within the industry
We offer you training and development opportunities to allow you to reach your full potential

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