Apprenticeship Taxation and Accounts Trainee Assistant

KINNAIRD HILL

Huntingdon (PE29 6XG)

Closes on Friday 31 July 2026

Posted on 26 May 2026

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Summary

An entry-level role in a small accountancy practice where time will be split between hands-on client work and study for a professional qualification.

Wage

£15,000 a year

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.10pm.

36 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 1 August 2026

Duration

2 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

  • Assisting with basic self-assessment tax returns for sole trades, partnerships and high net worth individuals.
  • Assisting with P11d/BIK reporting.
  • Capital gains tax returns.
  • Bookkeeping and preparing VAT returns on cloud-based software.
  • Preparing accounts for unincorporated businesses and small limited companies.

Where you'll work

Brunel House
1 Archers Court
Huntingdon
PE29 6XG

Training

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

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION CAMBRIDGE 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 applicant will train under First Intuition East & North Ltd for their Level 3 AAT qualification. They will be expected to attend regular in-centre tuition courses throughout a 12 - 14-month period, which will help develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours in accountancy-related practices. First Intuition Cambridge Ltd has Cambridge, Norwich, Ipswich and Milton Keynes centres. 

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Any (grade C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Number skills

About this employer

Kinnaird Hill was established in 1941 as Graham Hill & Co, and today, we continue to build on our enviable reputation for providing excellent advice and first-class service to our business and personal clients alike. We have many clients in the local communities in and around Huntingdon & St Ives, and service businesses, small and large, across many sectors.

https://www.kinnairdhill.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Progression to further study for a higher professional qualification in accountancy or taxation.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION CAMBRIDGE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033324.

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Closes on Friday 31 July 2026