Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship - Leeds
PG Accounting Services
Crossgates RoadLeeds (LS15 8EU)
Closes on Wednesday 15 April 2026
Posted on 12 March 2026
Contents
Summary
PG Accounting Services are looking for a new Assistant Accountant Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 2.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 22 April 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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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
A small but busy accountancy practice based in Crossgates, Leeds is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Apprentice Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in accountancy.
Full training will be provided for the right candidate. The successful candidate will gain experience across a range of accounting duties while studying towards the AAT L2 qualification, with full support provided by the employer. We would be keen to progress you to your level 3, and level 4 following this.
You will receive training in areas such as payroll, accounts preparation, taxation, bookkeeping, and the use of computerised accounting software including Sage and Xero.
Key Responsibilities:
- Processing payroll for clients
- Completing Companies House compliance tasks
- Preparing sole trader and limited company accounts using VT software
- Processing and submitting VAT returns for clients
- Carrying out bookkeeping duties, mainly using Xero and occasionally other accounting packages
- Preparing personal tax returns using IRIS
- Preparing company tax returns using IRIS
- Assisting senior accountants with general accounting and administrative tasks
- Maintaining accurate financial records for clients
Requirements:
- Good standard of education, ideally including strong mathematics skills
- Interest in pursuing a career in accountancy and finance
- Willingness to study towards the AAT qualification
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to work as part of a team in a busy office environment
- Good communication skills and a positive attitude
Where you'll work
Crossgates RoadLeeds
LS15 8EU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS 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
Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years. We’re privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents. As one of the UK's largest and longest-established apprenticeship and training providers, we're proud to help organisations and individuals unlock their potential, and make skills really work for them. Upon completion of this 12 month apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Assisstant Accountant Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- IT Skills
- Logical
- Organisational Skills,
Other requirements
The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.
About this employer
Although we are based in Crossgates, we have clients in all areas of Leeds and some even further afield. Our client range in size, from small one man band sole trader businesses, all the way up to multi million pound turnover business. Whatever you size, we have a solution for you. We pride ourselves on the personal touch and work closely with you to find a service that is tailored to your individual needs. At PG Accounting we feel that we're big enough to cope, but small enough to care. A company where the client always comes first.
After this apprenticeship
There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020691.
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Closes on Wednesday 15 April 2026
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