Audit and Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

Summary

The successful applicant will join the team as an Audit and Accounts Assistant, supporting colleagues with a range of tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive team, gain exposure to real client work, and build a long-term career in audit and accountancy.

£21,216 a year

38 hours a week

Tuesday 1 September 2026

1 year 3 months

2

• Prepare draft statutory accounts for filing with Companies House from client's accounting software or manual records
• Complete relevant year end journals, calculate prepayments, bank reconciliation, accruals, debtors, creditors etc.
• Liaise with clients to clarify queries and obtain missing or additional information
• Prepare draft corporation tax computations
• Produce audit files for review by Manager, answer review points
• Review clients' records to ensure accounting industry standards are met
• Support audit teams with fieldwork, working both on-site at client premises and remotely, including travelling to clients' premises to verify assets and complete stocktake observations
• Communicate effectively with clients to gather financial information and resolve queries
• Plan time and prioritise tasks to ensure deadlines are met, and work is completed to a high standard and on time
• File client annual confirmation statements with Companies House
• Update client engagement letters and prepare letters of representation
• Develop an understanding of accounting software such as Xero, Sage, and Quick Books
• Visit the Company's offsite storage facility to file, access and maintain archive records
• Undertake routine tasks as required by senior members of the team
• Ad-hoc duties as required
• Actively participate in training and development sessions and take responsibility for your own learning and progression
• Be professional and abide by confidentiality, impartiality, and ethical principles at all times

3365 CENTURY WAY THORPE PARK LEEDS LS15 8ZB

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

Assistant accountant (level
3)

• 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 escape 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.

GCSE in Maths and English (grade 5 or above (B or above)). A Level in 3 A Levels (grade C or above).

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Proactive approach to work
• Interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excel skills
• Eagerness to develop and learn
• Accounting software experience

Thomas Coombs is one of the oldest and most respected independent firms of Chartered Accountants, tax and business advisers in Leeds, Yorkshire. Since 1878, we've helped family and owner-managed businesses, as well as charities, solicitors and even international organisations, make the big decisions that guide them to success.

Full support for professional qualifications (e.g., ACA/ACCA), including paid study leave and exam fees. Ongoing mentoring and development opportunities. A friendly, supportive, and professional working environment.

You may begin your training with the AAT qualification, providing a strong foundation in accountancy, and then progress onto ACA or ACCA to qualify as a Chartered Accountant.

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED. Reference code VAC.

Closes on Sunday 29 March 2026