Accounts Apprentice

LARKSTOKE CORPORATE SERVICES LTD

Leamington Spa (CV31 3NE)

Closes on Friday 31 July 2026

Posted on 17 June 2026

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Summary

Larkstoke are looking for motivated and enthusiastic apprentices to join the firm as part of our September 2026 intake. We are a fast-growing chartered accountancy practice focused primarily on the asset management / financial services sector. Successful candidates will start working towards becoming a qualified accountant.

Wage

£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Potential for discretionary bonus of up to 12.5%

Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday – Friday 08.30 – 17.00 (7.5hrs per day with 1 hr lunch break). 100% office-based with day release to college.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year

Positions available

4

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

You will gain hands on experience within our team, supporting a range of clients while studying towards the AAT qualification. This is an excellent opportunity for someone keen to build a long term professional career, with structured training, support, and clear progression opportunities specialising in either tax or accounting.

Overview

  • Support the accounting and tax team in delivering high-quality financial services to clients
  • Gain practical experience across accounting, taxation, and business advisory functions
  • Develop technical skills in accounting software, financialreporting, and compliance

 

Accounting & Bookkeeping

  • Assist in maintaining accurate financial records for clients
  • Process invoices, receipts, and bank transactions
  • Reconcile bank accounts and control accounts
  • Support preparation of management accounts and
    financial statements

Taxation

  • Assist with preparation of personal and corporate tax returns
  • Gather and organise client information for tax compliance
  • Conduct basic tax calculations and schedules
  • Support VAT return preparation and submissions
  • Research & analysis
  • Conduct research on accounting standards and tax regulations
  • Analyse financial data to support client advisory work
  • Assist in preparing reports and summaries for client meetings

Compliance (AML/KYC)

  • Support Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) procedures
  • Assist with client onboarding and identity verification
  • Maintain compliance documentation and records
  • Monitor and escalate any compliance concerns

Reporting & Communication

  • Report progress and findings to managers and partners
  • Assist in preparing internal and client reports
  • Communicate professionally with clients via email and phone
  • Attend team meetings and contribute to discussions

Where you'll work

Spencer Street
Leamington Spa
CV31 3NE

Training

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

Training provider

WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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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

Day Release at Royal Leamington Spa College.

More training information

If you have achieved Level 2 AAT already, please list this as we are considering candidates who have Level 2 already for Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSEs including English, Maths (grade B/6+)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

3 A Levels or Level 3 equivalent (excluding AAT) (grade BBB/Distinction)

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
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

This application is for candidates AGED 18+ with A Levels or a Level 3 qualification (excluding Finance and Accounting). You cannot apply if you have GCSEs only.

Skills & Attributes

  • Team orientated
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good numerical and analytical skills
  • Interest in accounting, finance, and taxation
  • Good IT skills, including knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point.
  • Teams and cloud systems (Xero desirable)
  • Tech savvy with an interest in AI
  • Strong organisational and time management abilities
  • Willingness to learn and develop professionally
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

About this employer

Larkstoke Advisors is a boutique professional services firm
focused on providing UK tax advice and accounting services to
alternative asset managers.

https://larkstoke-advisors.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

After successful completion of Level 2 in the first year the intention is that individuals progress to Level 3 and Level 4 for AAT qualification in future years. Beyond that progression is available to Level 7 Chartered Accountant and / or Chartered Tax Advisor.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE

Michael Beart (FCA) Founding Partner

michael.beart@larkstoke-advisors.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037159.

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Closes on Friday 31 July 2026