Trainee Accountant Apprentice

BROWN & REAR ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED

Sheffield (S11 8TD)

Closes in 14 days (Monday 12 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 September 2026

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Summary

This role provides an opportunity to develop practical accounting skills while working alongside experienced professionals. You will receive training and support throughout your development, with the opportunity to work towards further accountancy qualifications and build a long-term career in the profession.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, with time off for study.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 November 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

  • Maintaining bookkeeping records for a range of clients
  • Processing sales and purchase invoices, expenses and bank transactions
  • Completing bank and other account reconciliations
  • Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts, management accounts and information for tax returns
  • Supporting the preparation of VAT returns
  • Assisting with payroll processing, including gathering payroll information, entering data accurately and checking payroll reports
  • Responding to straightforward client queries and escalating more complex issues to experienced team members
  • Requesting missing information from clients and keeping client records up to date
  • Using accounting, payroll and spreadsheet software
  • Maintaining organised and accurate electronic files
  • Handling client information confidentially and following professional and data-protection requirements
  • Supporting work connected with HMRC and Companies House, under appropriate supervision
  • Supporting the wider Brown & Rear team with general accountancy and administrative tasks

Where you'll work

838 Ecclesall Road
Sheffield
S11 8TD

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 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

The successful candidate will undertake a full review of their existing skills versus what is required in their new role. First Intuition will then advise on the best apprenticeship programme for them. This will be a structured AAT Apprenticeship programme at Levels 3 (depending on candidate’s experience and knowledge).

A blend of classroom and online training will support the candidate to achieve a well-recognised accountancy qualification which will both help with their new role and potentially lead on to further study.

More training information

Training and support includes:

  • A structured induction and training plan
  • Supervision from experienced accountancy staff
  • Practical training in bookkeeping, accounts preparation, VAT and payroll
  • Protected time for apprenticeship study and coursework
  • Support to complete the Level 3 Assistant Accountant qualification
  • Regular reviews of your progress, accuracy and understanding

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 6 or above)
  • Maths (grade 6 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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Analytical Skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Willingness to learn

Other requirements

  • Previous experience working in an accountancy practice (Desirable)
  • Completion of AAT Level 3, or currently studying towards it (Desirable)
  • Previous experience in an accounts, finance or administration role (Desirable)

About this employer

Brown & Rear is a Sheffield accountancy practice supporting businesses and individuals with bookkeeping, accounts, payroll, VAT and tax. We are looking for a motivated Level 3 Accountancy Apprentice to join our team at 838 Ecclesall Road, S11.

Company benefits

  • 28-days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company bonus

After this apprenticeship

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

Full time employment upon completion. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED

Elyse Ashton-Sharp

yorkshirerecruitment@firstintuition.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055819.

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Closes in 14 days (Monday 12 October 2026 at 11:59pm)