Apprentice Accountant in Scarborough

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. Salary will rise after the first year.

Hours

Monday to Friday 8:45 am to 5:15 pm, 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

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)

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 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, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits 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)
• GCSE in Maths (grade 5 or above)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in a business‑related subject (grade Pass). Other relevant qualifications and industry experience are welcome.

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.

Company benefits

• Free sight test
• After this apprenticeship you may be eligible for higher earnings

Contact

FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED
Elyse Ashton‑Sharp
yorkshirerecruitment@firstintuition.co.uk