ACCA Level 7 Apprenticeship in Accounting

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LEEDS (LS18 4DH)

Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026

Posted on 10 December 2025

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Summary

We are a independent accounting firm in Horsforth, Leeds. The role will encompass on the job training and college day release. This role will suit a candidate with a high level of numeracy and time management skills. The candidate will have a relevant Degree and/or AAT Qualified with a sound understanding of practical accounting.

Wage

£23,000 a year

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Salary dependent upon experience and qualifications of between £19,000 & £25,000 per annum

Training course
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Hours
Working week comprises Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm with college day release.

38 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 1 August 2026

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

  • Preparation of self-assessment tax returns
  • Preparation of annual and corporation accounts
  • Preparation of VAT returns
  • Handle HMRC queries and correspondence
  • General admin tasks as and when required
  • Management of client financial records and bookkeeping
  • Provide exceptional customer service to clients via phone and email
  • Commit to personal professional development and share knowledge with peers

Where you'll work

DALE HOUSE
64 FINK HILL
HORSFORTH
LEEDS
LS18 4DH

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

Training towards full membership of the ACCA via L7 apprenticeship route

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Degree in:

Finance/business (grade 2:1)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

AAT (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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

  • We are based in the suburbs of Leeds so a full UK driving licence would be useful for applicants

About this employer

We are a growing, independent accounting firm in Horsforth, Leeds. Our clients say we have a fresh and innovative take on accounting, and we agree! We have established strong connections in and around Horsforth and are expanding rapidly. We have a variety of clients in our portfolio from local businesses to multimillion pound enterprises.

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After this apprenticeship

  • Expected to transition across to full ACCA membership and subsequent internal progression opportunities once a fully qualified chartered certified accountant

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004737.

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Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026

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