Apprentice Accountant – Audit and Accounts

Seymour Taylor

ENGLAND (HP11 2EE)

Closes in 7 days (Monday 6 July 2026)

Posted on 29 June 2026

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Summary

We are offering a varied apprenticeship covering both audit and accounts, providing hands-on experience across a broad number of clients. The role will include assisting with audit assignments at client premises, preparing accounts, and supporting senior team members with financial reporting and compliance work.

Wage

£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Hours
Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 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

As an Accounts & Audit Apprentice, no two days are the same. You’ll split your time between the office and client sites, gaining exposure to a wide range of work, including:

  • Assisting on audit assignments – testing financial data, checking records, and working as part of a team at client premises
  • Preparing accounts for a variety of businesses, from sole traders to limited companies
  • Supporting with basic tax compliance tasks
  • Using accounting software to input and analyse client financial information
  • Liaising with clients to request information and answer queries professionally
  • Working alongside senior accountants and auditors, learning through hands-on experience

Where you'll work

FIRST FLOOR NORTH
40 OXFORD ROAD
HIGH WYCOMBE
ENGLAND
HP11 2EE

Training

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

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION SOUTH LIMITED

Training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.
  • Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate.
  • Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner.  Adapt communications to suit different  situations, individuals or teams.
  • Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities.
  • Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others.  Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results.
  • Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles  to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.

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.

More training information

ICAEW.

Training towards this qualification will be provided by First Intuition in Reading.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

A Level in:

Other (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
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

Candidates should be proactive, detail-oriented, and willing to travel to client sites.

About this employer

Seymour Taylor is an award winning firm of Accountants. We offer the services of a large corporate accountancy firm with the personal touch normally associated with a smaller accountancy practice. As one of the longest established firms of accountants in High Wycombe and the Thames Valley, our highly experienced team of accountants, tax and business advisers offer a wealth of expertise to our clients.

Seymour Taylor operates from a modern, air conditioned, open plan office within walking distance of High Wycombe town centre. This role offers a competitive salary, life insurance, flexi-time, pension, study package and 20 days holiday.

Our Values - Understanding, Support and Expertise – do you share these values too?

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After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you’ll have a clear pathway to progress within the firm. Typically, apprentices move into an Accounts & Audit senior role with increasing responsibility, including leading smaller assignments and building client relationships.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION SOUTH LIMITED

Laura Robinson

recruitment@stca.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039636.

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Closes in 7 days (Monday 6 July 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.