Audit and Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

Thomas Coombs

LEEDS (LS15 8ZB)

Closes on Sunday 29 March 2026

Posted on 29 January 2026

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Summary

The successful applicant will join the team as an Audit and Accounts Assistant, supporting colleagues with a range of tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive team, gain exposure to real client work, and build a long-term career in audit and accountancy.

Wage

£21,216 a year

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday Office hours to be confirmed

38 hours 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

Accounts responsibilities:

  • Prepare draft statutory accounts for filing with Companies House from client’s accounting software or manual records
  • Complete relevant year end journals, calculate prepayments, bank reconciliation, accruals, debtors, creditors etc.
  • Liaise with clients to clarify queries and obtain missing or additional information
  • Prepare draft corporation tax computations

Audit Responsibilities:

  • Produce audit files for review by Manager, answer review points
  • Review clients’ records to ensure accounting industry standards are met
  • Support audit teams with fieldwork, working both on-site at client premises and remotely, including travelling to clients’ premises to verify assets and complete stocktake observations
  • Communicate effectively with clients to gather financial information and resolve queries
  • Plan time and prioritise tasks to ensure deadlines are met, and work is completed to a high standard and on time

Other general responsibilities:

  • File client annual confirmation statements with Companies House
  • Update client engagement letters and prepare letters of representation
  • Develop an understanding of accounting software such as Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks
  • Visit the Company’s offsite storage facility to file, access and maintain archive records
  • Undertake routine tasks as required by senior members of the team
  • Ad-hoc duties as required
  • Actively participate in training and development sessions and take responsibility for your own learning and progression
  • Be professional and abide by confidentiality, impartiality, and ethical principles at all times

Where you'll work

3365 CENTURY WAY
THORPE PARK
LEEDS
LS15 8ZB

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

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

The successful candidate will undertake a full review of their existing skills versus what is required in their new role. This will be a structured AAT Apprenticeship programme at Level 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:

Maths and English (grade 5 or above (B or above))

A Level in:

x 3 A Levels (grade C 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Proactive approach to work
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Excel skills
  • Eagerness to develop and learn
  • Accounting software experience

About this employer

Thomas Coombs is one of the oldest and most respected independent firms of Chartered Accountants, tax and business advisers in Leeds, Yorkshire. Since 1878 (that’s 140 years and counting!), we’ve helped family and owner-managed businesses, as well as charities, solicitors and even international organisations, make the big decisions that guide them to success. Today, you can find us in the vibrant city of Leeds, with our directors and management team guiding the firm into the modern and contemporary world of accounting. One thing that hasn’t changed, however, is our continued dedication to the clients we serve, and an unrivalled passion for helping them grow and prosper.

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Company benefits

- Full support for professional qualifications (e.g., ACA/ACCA), including paid study leave and exam fees. - Ongoing mentoring and development opportunities. - A friendly, supportive, and professional working environment.

After this apprenticeship

  • You may begin your training with the AAT qualification, providing a strong foundation in accountancy, and then progress onto ACA or ACCA to qualify as a Chartered Accountant

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011416.

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Closes on Sunday 29 March 2026