L3 Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship; AAT Agriculture

Application details

Department:
Agriculture

Location:

Dalston/Dumfries

Closing Date: 02/03/2026

Join #TeamDA as an Accounts Assistant Apprentice (AAT) - Agriculture. At David Allen Accountants, we are incredibly passionate about people, and are committed to helping our staff progress in their career journey. We are currently looking for candidates to undertake a Level 3 Assistant Accounts Apprenticeship with the firm’s agricultural team. This is an excellent opportunity for any budding accountant with an interest in farming to learn fundamental accountancy skills while delivering a high-quality service to the agricultural community.

The Agricultural Accounts Assistant Apprentice role at David Allen is designed to provide you with practical experience in accounting, with a focus on the agricultural industry. Working within our specialist Accounts Team, you will prepare year-end financial statements for a variety of clients, particularly those in the farming and agricultural sectors. If you have a passion for farming, this role will give you the opportunity to apply your interest in agriculture to a career in accountancy, helping farmers and agricultural businesses manage their financial records and compliance.

As an Level 3 Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship (AAT), you will learn the basics of accounts and VAT return preparation, gradually advancing to drafting accounts, tax computations, and VAT returns, all with a focus on the unique financial needs of the farming industry. Your training will combine on-the-job experience, in-house development, and study for the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting qualification.

You will also gain expertise in agricultural accounting software, Excel, and Outlook, while developing essential skills like analysis, problem-solving, and communication. As your confidence grows, you’ll take on more complex tasks, supporting agricultural clients and helping them navigate the financial aspects of their business with integrity and professionalism.

Established in 1997 and with a team of over 150 dedicated professionals working from our offices based in Carlisle, Dalston, Dumfries, Penrith and Workington. We provide our clients in Cumbria, South West Scotland and further afield, with a full business support package to ensure they can develop and succeed. Our services include specialisms in Accountancy, Tax, Financial Services, Agriculture, IT solutions, Debt Recovery, Payroll, Wills and Probate.

From the very beginning, David Allen have been committed to great client care – blending the traditional values of business with the enthusiastic hands on attitude of a modern team of professionals.

Working for #TeamDA also brings with it lots of perks, from flexible working to help you manage your other priorities, to free financial advice and a great salary and package, as well as lots of opportunities to grow, develop and progress.

Great vision without great people is irrelevant, and our people really are the best. The best at what they do and the best at how they do it. And the great thing is, they keep striving to be even better! Our people, their skills and ambitions are as important to us as are our clients. We can’t deliver a great service without great people after all.

Applying for our apprenticeship programme is easy. Please review the job description and person specification attached to understand our role and what we are looking for. To apply, please submit your CV along with a summary of why you are suitable for the role in your cover letter and email to

Remember to include why you want to join our team at David Allen.