Accounting Apprentice

PARKINSON YORKE LIMITED

ENGLAND (NN3 6AP)

Closes on Saturday 18 April 2026

Posted on 19 February 2026

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Summary

Fantastic opportunity to work for a comprehensive accounting and taxation company, as part of your role you will be assisting with VAT returns, scanning post, and much more, an exciting and varied role. 

Wage

£16,000 a year

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, with 1 hour for lunch.

40 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 2 May 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

The role would initially be:

  • Payroll
  • Construction Industry Scheme
  • Assisting with Vat returns
  • Xero accounting software
  • Hubdoc software
  • IRIS accounting software
  • Scanning post
  • Answering the phone
  • Assisting clients with queries
  • hone calls to HMRC with Queries

Progressing to:

  • Cash accounting
  • Personal Tax returns
  • Preparation of Accounts
  • Accounting journals
  • Pension declarations
  • Filing Accounts at Companies House
  • Filing Corporation Tax returns
  • Payroll, Accounting and tax related tasks with full training to be provided

Personal Specification:

  • Must have at least a 5 in GCSE Maths and English
  • Full UK Drivers Licence would be useful
  • Professional appearance and conduct
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good communication skills

Where you'll work

9 SCIROCCO CLOSE
NORTHAMPTON
ENGLAND
NN3 6AP

Training

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

Training provider

STARTING OFF LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Assist with the investigation 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 varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Assist with the investigation 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 varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

  • Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship
  • Remote training delivery
  • Onefile
  • VLE
  • 6 hours of dedicated training time every week

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 5/B)
  • Maths (grade 5/B)

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

About this employer

Our client provides a comprehensive accounting and taxation service for limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and individuals. Their portfolio ranges from smaller sole traders to multi-million-pound turnover companies, with a tailored service for each client. With an emphasis on assisting small, family businesses, they pride themselves on understanding the financial challenges of running such a business and they are now keen for an Accounting Apprentice to join the team. 

Company benefits

Pension scheme. 28 days holiday including bank holidays.

After this apprenticeship

Possible full time permanent position after completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STARTING OFF LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016598.

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Closes on Saturday 18 April 2026