Apprentice Assistant Accountant

Sanders Partnership

WAKEFIELD (WF1 2SQ)

Closes in 17 days (Monday 3 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 July 2026

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Summary

If you’re looking to build a long-term career in accountancy this apprenticeship offers the opportunity to join our young team and assist with the provision of services for varied clients. Alongside gaining a Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship you will gain valuable hands-on work experience while working towards a recognised qualification.

Wage

£19,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£19,000 per annum for the first 12 months to be reviewed thereafter in line with the appropriate rates and performance.

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:30 (37.5 hours per week)

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 basic accounts and tax for sole traders and partnerships prior to manager review
  • Assisting the team in the completion of bookkeeping and Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Returns timely and accurately on Xero, QuickBooks, Excel spreadsheets and other software as required, including assistance in the compilation of VAT returns
  • Communicating directly with clients to resolve queries and build strong relationships
  • Working on the corporate and personal tax needs of our clients
  • Supporting the team in the preparation of other ad-hoc jobs as required
  • Support for administrative tasks such as scanning and filing
  • Opportunity to use and develop AI-enabled systems to improve our workflows and client offerings, supported by onboarding workshops and ongoing training

Where you'll work

19 KING STREET
WAKEFIELD
WF1 2SQ

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

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.

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 5 or above)
  • Maths (grade 5 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Work Independently
  • Methodical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Self Motivation
  • Positive Attitude
  • AI Curiosity

About this employer

We are a family run Chartered Accountancy practice based in the centre of Wakefield providing accountancy, tax and business advisory services to SMEs across Wakefield and West Yorkshire. We believe in building relationships with our clients to work with them to achieve their goals by providing clarity, insight, and flexibility, helping them to make informed decisions, understand their figures clearly, and grow with confidence knowing they have trusted support by their side at every stage.

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

Company benefits

21 days leave + bank holidays. Buy/sell holiday scheme - up to 5 additional days. Enhanced annual leave for length of service. Supported professional development with six-monthly sessions with an independent performance coach.

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 the Level 3 AAT apprenticeship there is the opportunity to complete the Level 4 AAT qualification. We are looking for someone who wants a long term career in accountancy and within our team.

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 VAC2000043042.

Apply now

Closes in 17 days (Monday 3 August 2026 at 11:59pm)