Accounts Apprentice
TAYLOR AND RUSSELL ACCOUNTANCY LIMITED
Sheffield (S20 3FR)
Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 29 September 2026
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Summary
This apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in finance and gain valuable practical experience while working towards a recognised accounting qualification.
You will receive full training and support while developing your knowledge of accounting, finance administration and business processes.
- Wage
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£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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08.30am – 16.00pm with an unpaid 30 minute lunch.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 December 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- 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
- Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently
- Recording financial transactions on accounting systems
- Assisting with bank reconciliations and allocating payments
- Preparing and maintaining financial records
- Processing employee expenses and maintaining supporting documentation
- Filing and organising financial documentation
- Responding to finance-related queries from customers, suppliers and colleagues
- Ensuring records are accurate and kept up to date
- Supporting the wider finance team with general administrative duties
- Maintaining confidentiality of financial and business information
Completing all required apprenticeship training and coursework
Where you'll work
Unit 11 Venture One Business Park
Long Acre Close Holbrook Industrial Estate
Sheffield
S20 3FR
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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 Level 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.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Keen to learn
- Time Management
- Computer skills
- Willingness to learn
- Professional Manner
- Ability to work independently
- Positive Attitude
- Microsoft 365
Other requirements
Any previous experience in an office, administration, retail, customer service or finance environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
About this employer
Taylor & Russell Accountancy is a reliable and experienced firm committed to helping you and your business grow, adapt, and thrive.
As a qualified accountancy practice, we proudly support clients across England from our base in Sheffield. Whether you are a fast-growing start-up or a well-established company, we work with VAT-registered businesses across a wide range of sectors.
Our approach is always tailored to your needs, whether you are looking for ongoing support with regular check-ins, guidance on cloud accounting, or simply want your year-end accounts handled with care and precision, we are here to help.
https://taylorandrussell.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Full support throughout your apprenticeship
- On-the-job training and practical experience
- The opportunity to work towards a recognised accounting qualification
- Career development opportunities
- A supportive and friendly working environment
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
This role is designed to provide a strong foundation for a career in finance. Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to opportunities within the accounts team and progression towards further accounting qualifications.
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 VAC2000056135.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 11:59pm)