Level 2 Accounts and Finance Assistant Apprenticeship - Northumberland Accounts
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Company: NORTHUMBERLAND ACCOUNTANTS LTD
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Location: ALNWICK, NE66 1HB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Competitive Salary
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Sector: Legal, finance and accounting
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Ref: NAS-2000046592
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Application Deadline Date: 19/08/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm 37.5 hours per week (including apprenticeship training time)
Brief Description
This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience across a wide range of accounting, taxation and business support activities while studying towards a nationally recognised Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship qualification.
Training to be Provided
- 4 days per week at Northumberland Accounts
- 1 day per week at Newcastle College
Future Prospects
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to secure a permanent position within the practice and continue studying towards higher-level accounting qualifications such as AAT, ACCA or ICAEW.
Vacancy Detail
As an Accounts Apprentice, you will receive full training and support whilst assisting with a variety of duties, including:
- Processing bookkeeping records using cloud accounting software
- Assisting with the preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
- Supporting the preparation and submission of VAT returns
- Assisting with payroll processing and workplace pension administration
- Preparing personal tax returns and supporting corporation tax compliance work
- Liaising with clients to obtain accounting records and information
- Maintaining accurate client files and documentation
- Assisting with general office administration duties
- Learning accounting principles, tax legislation and professional compliance requirements
- Providing excellent customer service to clients and colleagues