Accountancy Apprenticeship - Audit

BHP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIMITED

Leeds (LS16 6QY)

Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 23 June 2026)

Posted on 11 June 2026

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Summary

We’re looking for ambitious trainees ready to start a career in Audit. With full AAT Level 3 study support and progression to a Level 7 Chartered Accountancy qualification, you’ll join a friendly team working with clients across manufacturing, retail, technology and professional services.

Wage

£22,000 a year

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, typically either 8.30am to 5.00pm, or 9.00am to 5.30pm, with a 1 hour lunchbreak.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 3 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

Following an immersive induction programme, you’ll quickly start contributing to real client work, rather than simply shadowing others. You’ll gain hands-on experience across the audit process, learn directly from experienced colleagues and develop strong client relationships from an early stage in your career.

As part of the role, you’ll regularly visit client sites alongside your audit team, to support the delivery of audits and gain in-person exposure to a variety of businesses and working environments.

You’ll be supported throughout your journey by:

  • A dedicated training manager
  • Experienced colleagues and Partners
  • Our external training provider, First Intuition
  • Structured study support and paid study leave
  • A peer buddy for your first few weeks 

As your experience grows, so will your responsibility, technical knowledge and career opportunities. You’ll gain:

  • Fully funded professional qualifications
  • Valuable practical experience
  • Ongoing support and mentorship
  • A strong foundation for a long-term career in audit

Where you'll work

Mayesbrook House
Lawnswood Business Park, Redvers Close
Leeds
LS16 6QY

Training

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

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • in any 3 subjects, in addition to English/Maths (grade 4/C)
  • in English Language (grade 4/C)
  • in Maths (grade 4/C)

A Level in:

in any three subjects (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
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental

Other requirements

In addition to our minimum academic entry criteria, we’re looking for people who are enthusiastic about starting a career in audit, and who share our values and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

You’ll thrive here if you are:

  • Motivated and proactive
  • Eager to learn and develop
  • Organised and resilient
  • A strong communicator
  • Personable and collaborative

About this employer

We love what we do, we’re proud of who we are, and we have fun along the way.

At BHP, we’re more than just a business advisory firm, we’re a team of passionate professionals dedicated to helping our clients and our people to thrive.

With a rich history and a forward-thinking approach, we’re proud to be officially recognised as a Great Place To Work, and one of the best workplaces in the industry. Our commitment to flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement has earned us numerous awards, including:

  • Best Workplaces™ for Development
  • Best Workplaces™ for Women
  • Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing
  • Best Workplaces™ in Financial Services & Insurance
  • Employer of the Year


We value inclusion, creating a workplace where everyone belongs and can perform at their best.

https://bhp.co.uk/accountancy-careers-why-bhp/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Fully funded study support
  • 22 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • Pension
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Life cover of 3x salary

After this apprenticeship

This is a permanent job offer. On completion of AAT Level 3 & 4, candidates typically move onto a Level 7 apprenticeship to gain a Chartered Accountancy qualification.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BHP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIMITED

Frankie Hudson

Recruit@bhp.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036681.

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Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 23 June 2026)

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