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Accounts Apprentice

Paul Dixon Arthur Dixon · Gateshead · posted 21 October 2026

Wage
£15,600 to £24,784.50 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Starts
30 November 2026
Closing date
27 November 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

  • Process bookkeeping transactions in accounting software, including bank reconciliations and invoice coding
  • Help prepare VAT returns under the guidance of the team
  • Support payroll processing and related admin
  • Prepare and organise paperwork for year-end accounts and tax work
  • Provide day-to-day client support, answering queries by phone and email and chasing information where appropriate
  • Keep client records, documents, and files accurate and up to date
    General office and practice administration
  • Learn our systems and processes, and suggest better ways of doing things as you go
  • Work towards your AAT qualification, applying what you learn to live client work

Your training

  • Accounts Level 2 apprenticeship
  • Fully funded AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, to progress to AAT Level 3 and beyond
  • Protected study time during working hours
  • A named mentor and regular reviews of your progress
  • Exposure to bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, accounts and tax, so you build a broad foundation

Where it leads

A genuine route to progress into a Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant or Accountant role as you qualify - A real stake in the firm's success, with the chance to grow your career as we grow.

About Paul Dixon Arthur Dixon

We developed our profound understanding of general medical practice finance from decades of working with the healthcare sector. We have a wealth of experience in dealing with specialist tax, accountancy, pension and compliance issues facing the medical profession and have proudly grown our reputation to have one of the largest portfolios of medical clients in the North East.

We offer individually tailored services to meet individuals’ needs throughout their journey. 

Things to consider

Please make sure that you can travel to the employer for your dedicated start time and also to Team Valley once per week for your face-to-face day release sessions.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • BALTIMORE HOUSE, ABBOTT'S HILL, GATESHEAD, NE8 3DF

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