Accountancy Practice Apprentice

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Accounts Apprentice to join our friendly and growing accountancy practice in Newcastle upon Tyne. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a long-term career in accountancy. You will gain hands-on experience while studying towards a combined Level 2 and Level 3 AAT.

Wage: £16,575 a year

Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start Date: Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration: 1 year 3 months

Positions Available: 1

What You’ll Do at Work:

• Processing bookkeeping records using cloud accounting software
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts
• Supporting the completion of Self Assessment tax returns
• Scanning, filing and maintaining electronic client records
• General administrative duties to support the practice
• Communicating with clients by telephone and email
• Learning accounting principles, bookkeeping techniques and tax procedures
• Assisting senior members of the team with a variety of accounting tasks

Where You’ll Work: 23 Riverside Studios Amethyst Road Newcastle Business Park Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 7YL

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

Training Provider: First Intuition Limited

Training Course: Assistant accountant (level 3)

What You’ll Learn:

• 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.

Requirements: 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

About this Employer: Concept Accountancy is a Newcastle-based accountancy practice, established in 2014, working with limited company owner-managers. We provide accounts preparation, corporation tax, VAT, payroll, bookkeeping, management accounts, company secretarial services and tax support.

After this Apprenticeship: Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.

Next Steps: We are looking for someone who wants to develop a long-term career with our accountancy practice. Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be the opportunity to secure a permanent position and continue studying towards higher accounting qualifications, depending on performance and business needs.

Contact: First Intuition Limited

Reference code for this apprenticeship: VAC

Apply Now: Closes on Monday 31 August 2026