Accountancy Apprentice in Bristol

A fantastic opportunity for a school leaver who is looking to start a long-term career in accountancy. Join a small, friendly team, where learning and support are at the heart of what we do. This role is ideal for someone who wants to learn from the ground up and is committed to becoming a fully qualified accountant.

Wage: £14,918.80 to £24,126.96, depending on your age

Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours: 8.30am - 5.15pm Monday to Friday, 38 hours a week

Start date: Monday 16 February 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: Working alongside experienced accounting professionals, you will gain hands-on experience while studying towards professional qualifications. From start to finish, the training journey typically takes around five years, so we are looking for someone who is motivated, committed and excited to begin their career in accountancy. Some elements of the training programme will be based in Birmingham, so applicants must be happy to travel as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Entering client information onto the in-house accounting system using both manual and computerised data
• Preparing working papers to support financial statements
• Preparing fixed asset registers
• Preparing summaries of debtors, creditors, pre-payments and accruals
• Preparing VAT reconciliations
• Posting accounts to the system
• Preparing bank reconciliations
• Posting financial information onto the in-house accounting software
• Preparing draft Personal Tax Returns
• Preparing draft Company Corporation Tax Returns
• Filing Self-Assessment tax returns, VAT returns and Company Annual Returns online

Full training and support will be provided in all areas.

Where you’ll work: Stanway House, Almondsbury Business Centre, Woodlands, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 4QH

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

Training provider: FIRST INTUITION LIMITED

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 elevate 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: Assistant Accountant Level 3. Some elements of the training programme will be based in Birmingham, so applicants must be happy to travel as required. On the job training will be in our Banbury office.

Requirements:

• Essential qualifications: GCSE in Maths (grade 5 (Higher paper))
• Desirable qualifications: A Level in Accounting (grade C or Higher), Economics / Business (grade C or Higher), Maths (grade C or Higher), T Level in Accounting (grade Merit)

Skills:

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Other requirements:

• A school leaver with a genuine desire to start a career in accountancy
• A strong willingness to learn and develop professionally over the long term
• Good numerical skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• A positive attitude and the ability to work well as part of a small team
• A proactive and organised approach to work
• Basic IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word
• Good educational attainment: Grade 5 or above in English and Maths, and strong A-level results in related subjects (Business, Economics, Maths), with 120+ UCAS points
• Willingness to travel to Birmingham for training when required

About this employer: We are a leading professional services firm specialising in audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services. Our firm prides itself on delivering exceptional service to a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from small enterprises to multinational corporations. We are currently seeking an Accounts Trainee to join our accounts team to study and progress through the AAT / ACCA / ACA qualification.

Company benefits: 28 days holiday (inc BH), High Street discounts, Employee Assistance programme, pension.

After this apprenticeship: This role is a route to a Chartered Accountant (Level 7 Qualification) over 5 years. Your earning will significantly rise with each level you progress through. This is a highly desirable sought after qualification, with high earning potential in any business or practice environment.

Apply now: Closes in 14 days (Saturday 31 January 2026). After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company’s website.