Accountancy Apprenticeship

Summary

HBH Chartered Accountants are looking for a new Accounts Assistant Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Assistant Accountant Level 3.

£14,560 a year

Assistant accountant (level
3)

Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
35 hours a week

Monday 12 January 2026

1 year 3 months

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Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

• Processing financial data onto Quick Books on a monthly basis for a range of clients
• Reconciling control accounts
• Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns for submission to HMRC
• Analysing financial data in Excel for accounts preparation
• Supporting senior staff with bookkeeping tasks and accounts preparation work
• Assisting with statutory accounts preparation
• Inputting weekly payroll information into payroll software
• Assisting with payroll submissions to HMRC when required
• Full in‑house training will be provided, along with support toward completing the Level 3 Accountancy qualification. The role offers hands‑on experience with varied clients and monthly processing cycles.

Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, good numerical and analytical skills, basic Excel knowledge, and the ability to work well within a team.

GCSEs (or equivalent) in maths and English are preferred, though prior accounting experience is not required.

Holmes Beaumont & Holroyd Ltd, 15 Ropergate End
Pontefract
WF8 1JT

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

Assistant accountant (level
3)

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• 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.
• 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.
• Assist…