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Trainee Accountant Apprentice

Brown & Rear Accountants Limited · Sheffield · posted 28 September 2026

Wage
Competitive
Hours
35 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Starts
2 November 2026
Closing date
12 October 2026
Positions
1

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  • Maintaining bookkeeping records for a range of clients
  • Processing sales and purchase invoices, expenses and bank transactions
  • Completing bank and other account reconciliations
  • Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts, management accounts and information for tax returns
  • Supporting the preparation of VAT returns
  • Assisting with payroll processing, including gathering payroll information, entering data accurately and checking payroll reports
  • Responding to straightforward client queries and escalating more complex issues to experienced team members
  • Requesting missing information from clients and keeping client records up to date
  • Using accounting, payroll and spreadsheet software
  • Maintaining organised and accurate electronic files
  • Handling client information confidentially and following professional and data-protection requirements
  • Supporting work connected with HMRC and Companies House, under appropriate supervision
  • Supporting the wider Brown & Rear team with general accountancy and administrative tasks

Your training

The successful candidate will undertake a full review of their existing skills versus what is required in their new role. First Intuition will then advise on the best apprenticeship programme for them. This will be a structured AAT Apprenticeship programme at Levels 3 (depending on candidate’s experience and knowledge).

A blend of classroom and online training will support the candidate to achieve a well-recognised accountancy qualification which will both help with their new role and potentially lead on to further study.

Where it leads

Full time employment upon completion. 

About Brown & Rear Accountants Limited

Brown & Rear is a Sheffield accountancy practice supporting businesses and individuals with bookkeeping, accounts, payroll, VAT and tax. We are looking for a motivated Level 3 Accountancy Apprentice to join our team at 838 Ecclesall Road, S11.

Things to consider

  • Previous experience working in an accountancy practice (Desirable)
  • Completion of AAT Level 3, or currently studying towards it (Desirable)
  • Previous experience in an accounts, finance or administration role (Desirable)

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingAnalytical SkillsAbility to work independentlyWillingness to learn

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 6 or above) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 6 or above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 838 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8TD

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