Apprentice Accountant
W Clifford Watts Ltd
LANCASTER ROAD CARNABY (YO15 3QY)
Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 August 2026
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Summary
Are you looking to begin a rewarding career in finance and accountancy?
W Clifford Watts Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice Accountant to join our busy Accounts Team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional finance environment while studying towards an AAT Level 2 qualification.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
8:30am – 5:00pm
1 hour lunch break (unpaid)
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 21 September 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
As an Apprentice Accountant, you will support the Accounts Team with a variety of financial and administrative tasks, including:
- Assisting with the preparation of management accounts
- Supporting credit control activities
- Processing purchase ledger transactions
- Assisting with banking and reconciliations
- Supporting payroll administration
- Maintaining accurate financial records
- Learning key accounting processes and procedures within a busy business environment
As part of a well-established business with a proud history dating back to 1944, you'll develop valuable accounting skills, gain industry experience, and build a strong foundation for a long-term career in finance.
Where you'll work
CARNABY INDUSTRILA ESTATE
WATTS HOUSE
CARNABY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
LANCASTER ROAD CARNABY
YO15 3QY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TEC PARTNERSHIP
Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Record transactional data.
- Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues, such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
- Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
- Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
- Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience, and different media methods, with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
- Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
- Record transactional data.
- Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues, such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
- Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
- Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
- Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience, and different media methods, with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
- Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Training schedule
This apprenticeship combines the best of both worlds, with a mix of online study and hands-on workplace learning. You'll work alongside experienced colleagues in the Accounts Team while completing your AAT Level 2 qualification through East Riding College, allowing you to develop your skills and put your learning into practice from day one.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
Level 3 in:
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
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Reliable
- Eager to learn & develop
- detail-oriented & accurate
- Professional
- Punctual
Other requirements
A Levels (or equivalent) in relevant subjects are desirable
A genuine interest in accountancy and finance
Willingness to study towards a professional qualification and build a career in the sector
About this employer
W Clifford Watts Ltd is a well-established and respected local business with a history stretching back to 1944. Based on Carnaby Industrial Estate near Bridlington, the company is instantly recognisable across the region and continues to invest in developing future talent.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
This apprenticeship offers excellent long-term career opportunities. Following successful completion of the apprenticeship and progression through the AAT programme, candidates may have the opportunity to continue their professional studies towards qualifications such as:
CIMA
ACA
ACCA
This role could be the first step towards becoming a qualified accountant.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TEC PARTNERSHIP
myapprenticeship@scarboroughtec.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047080.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 11:59pm)