ACCA Graduate Accountant Apprenticeship in Leeds

Looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Kick-start your career with a Level 7 ACCA / CIMA Apprenticeship at Cockburn Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Kaplan. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience within a professional finance environment while working towards a recognised professional qualification.

Wage: £25,185 a year

Training course: Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Hours: Monday - Friday (Times to be confirmed). 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date: Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration: 3 years

Positions available: 1

What you’ll do at work:

• The successful candidate will join the central finance team for the Trust and provide support and advice to individual schools within the Trust.
• You will experience first-hand how both schools and central finance operate.
• You will be supported to do your accountancy qualification, receiving training and challenging assignments.
• Undertake monthly tasks as part of the month end process to ensure that internal management reporting deadlines are met.
• Preparation of monthly accruals and completion of account reconciliations.
• Provision of central finance support to finance teams within schools.
• Provision of ad hoc financial information and analysis to assist with annual reporting processes.
• Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Treat all users of the school with courtesy and consideration.
• Any other tasks commensurate with the role as directed by the Executive Headteacher or Head of School.

Where you’ll work: Cockburn School, Gipsy Lane, Leeds LS11 5TT

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

Training provider: KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Course contents:

• Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations.
• Support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.
• Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant communities.
• Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner.
• Identify ethical dilemmas and understand the implications.
• Understand legal responsibilities and procedures for reporting concerns.
• Take ownership of allocated projects and manage time effectively.
• Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions.

Training schedule: Accounting and Taxation Professional Level 7 - ACCA. This programme enables individuals to become fully qualified in a profession which is globally recognised and respected in areas of accountancy, taxation, finance and business.

Requirements:

• Essential qualifications: Maths (grade 9 - 5), English (grade 9 - 5), Any degree (grade 2:2 or above).
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience.

Skills:

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

About this employer: Cockburn Multi-academy Trust comprises six schools; three secondary, two primary and one infant school, located within the south Leeds area.

After this apprenticeship: Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Opportunity for growth and progression for the right candidate.