Apprentice Accountant

MCA BUSINESS LTD

Warwick (CV35 0AE)

Closes in 7 days (Thursday 20 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 August 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Apprentice Accountant to join our well-established accounts team.

This is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in accountancy while gaining practical experience and working towards a recognised accountancy qualification covering all areas of accounts and audit.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 21 September 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

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

  • Preparing financial statements
  • Preparing corporation tax returns
  • Preparing personal tax returns
  • Undertaking audit testing

Where you'll work

The American Barns
Banbury Road, Lighthorne
Warwick
CV35 0AE

Training

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

Training provider

REED BUSINESS SCHOOL LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding 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

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Due to the location of our offices, access to your own transport is essential.

About this employer

We are an established and dynamic firm of chartered accountants and business advisors with offices in central England and the Cotswolds. Since its founding in 2000, we have built a strong reputation, serving nearly 1,000 business leaders, Landed Estates, and High-Net-Worth individuals. The company's client-focused approach emphasises collaboration, delivering tailored services like Specialist Tax, Strategic Planning, and Compliance Support. Working with entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, and prominent clients, we combine the professionalism of a large organisation with the personalised service of a trusted advisor to help our clients achieve their goals.

After this apprenticeship

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

Subject to successful completion of the apprenticeship and continued performance, there may be an opportunity to progress into a permanent bookkeeper position and undertake further accountancy qualifications.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MCA BUSINESS LTD

Michelle Goodman

mgoodman@mcabusiness.co.uk

01926431143

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047991.

Apply now

Closes in 7 days (Thursday 20 August 2026 at 11:59pm)