Apprentice Accountant

FLINTON LEE ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED

Scarborough (YO12 6SE)

Closes in 24 days (Friday 7 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 July 2026


Summary

An excellent opportunity to train as an accountant with a local independent accountancy practice. You will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of work in the practice.

Wage

£15,600 a year

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Salary will rise after the first year

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8:45am to 5:15pm, with an hour for lunch.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 17 August 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

  • Preparation of annual accounts for Sole traders, Partnerships and Limited companies
  • Bookkeeping on computer software, including Sage 50, Sage Online and Quickbooks
  • VAT returns
  • Preparation of management accounts and making digital tax returns.
  • Personal tax returns
  • Partnership returns
  • Corporation tax returns
  • General administration, including answering the telephone as and when required

Where you'll work

91
Coldyhill Lane
Scarborough
YO12 6SE

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 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

You will work towards obtaining the AAT qualification. Training will be undertaken at First Intuition, Hull on a day release basis and possibly some online learning. The appropriate starting point for your training will be assessed by First Intuition and will be dependent upon prior experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 5 or above)
  • Maths (grade 5 or above)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Business related subject (grade Pass)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Hardworking
  • Willingness to learn
  • Ability to work independently

About this employer

Flinton Lee Accountants LTD (formerly Walker & Co) are a small independent accountancy practice based in Scarborough.

http://www.flintonlee.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Free sight test.

After this apprenticeship

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

Level 4 Accountancy apprenticeship. There will be the opportunity to follow a chartered qualification for the right candidate.

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 VAC2000042194.

Apply now

Closes in 24 days (Friday 7 August 2026 at 11:59pm)