Accounting Apprentice

LANGRICKS LIMITED

Holmfirth (HD9 3JA)

Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026

Posted on 25 February 2026

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Summary

Fully supported accounting apprenticeship on day release. You will be joining a growing firm with a strong reputation in the marketplace for delivering the very best service to its diverse book of clients. If accountancy is your chosen career, then this practice will give you the best start in a friendly and supportive team environment.

Wage

£17,000 a year

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Salary will increase each time an exam is passed from Level 4 onwards

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
We offer flexible start and finish times outside the core hours of 10 am - 4 pm. As long as the 37.5 hours are covered, start and finish at any time. Minimum of 30-minutes lunchbreak.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 31 August 2026

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

Initial duties will involve:

  • Bookkeeping
  • VAT returns
  • Payroll
  • Ad-hoc office duties

Moving on to the following with suitable training:

  • Accounts preparation
  • Corporation tax returns
  • Personal tax returns

Where you'll work

Victoria Court
91 Huddersfield Road
Holmfirth
HD9 3JA

Training

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

Training provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL 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

You will study for your Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Advanced Diploma in Accounting Level 3 at Kaplan in Leeds. There is also the option of self-studying online if you prefer.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 5)
  • Maths (grade 6)

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

Other requirements

There is no train link to Holmfirth, and the buses are not reliable; therefore, it would be preferable if all applicants drive, as there is free parking near the office with a short walk. We would prefer applicants to live locally to Huddersfield/Holmfirth.

About this employer

Langricks Limited is a friendly and growing accountancy practice based out of three beautiful offices, two in Holmfirth and one in Wilmslow, Cheshire. It has a diverse book of clients and provides a happy and enjoyable work environment for their employees. It is a modern practice with a strong reputation in providing the very best advice and support to their clients.  in 2024 they acquired Balance Accountants in Holmfirth, this role is based in that office

https://www.langricks.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Free parking
  • Bupa cashplan, a percentage of medical expenses and prescriptions reimbursed

After this apprenticeship

It is expected that once passed, you will then continue on to studying your level 4 AAT and ultimately on to the chartered accountancy or ACCA route. Further information on the AAT qualification can be found here: https://www.aat.org.uk. Following qualification, there will be the option to move into the tax, audit or accounting departments depending on where your interest lies.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LANGRICKS LIMITED

Rachel Barrett

rachel.barrett@langricks.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017887.

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Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026