Apprentice Accountant
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Company: TaxAssist Accountants Bicester, Banbury & Brackley
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Location: OX16 2EH
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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-2000027269
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Application Deadline Date: 30/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/08/2026
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Positions Available: 3
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Working Week: You will work Monday to Friday 9:00 - 5:30pm with a 1 hour lunch break. You may be expected to work overtime when required, for example seasonal deadlines.
Brief Description
Kickstart your career with a Level 7 Accountant Apprenticeship at TaxAssist Accountants, where you’ll gain hands-on experience across accounts preparation, payroll, VAT, personal tax, and capital gains tax.
Training to be Provided
You will undertake AAT Level 4 initially, completing all the exams and progressing onto your chartered studies with either ACCA/ICAEW following completion of Level 4.
You will be expected to be in the office, either Banbury or Bicester, and we can arrange for you to attend college when required.
Future Prospects
Following the apprenticeship, you will progress into becoming a chartered accountant. We will develop your skills and assign a portfolio of clients for you to be responsible and the first point of contact for.
Vacancy Detail
- Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts for a range of clients
- Supporting the completion and submission of VAT returns
- Assisting with personal tax returns and liaising with clients for information
- Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records using accounting software
- Communicating with clients to resolve queries and gather documentation
- Ensuring compliance with HMRC deadlines and regulations
- Supporting senior accountants with ad hoc tasks and client work
Administrative duties:
- Answering phone calls and handling general enquiries
- Responding to emails and directing queries to the relevant team members
- Scheduling client appointments and managing calendars
- Organising and maintaining client files and records
- Assisting with onboarding new clients and setting up systems
- General office administration and day-to-day support for the team