Apprentice Accounts Associate

Parsons Chartered Accountants

OSSETT (WF5 9TJ)

Closes in 19 days (Sunday 6 April at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 March 2025

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Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Business Services Associate. In this role, you will support the Payroll and Accounts teams by undertaking a range of finance and administrative duties. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience whilst working toward a Level 3 AAT qualification.

Wage
£13,741 a year

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Parsons offer above minimum national minimum wage for apprentices; this will be discussed at interview.

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 June

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

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

What you’ll do at work

  • Supporting the Payroll and Accounts teams by undertaking a range of finance and administrative duties whilst studying towards your qualification
  • Accounts preparation
  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll and office administration
  • Processing payments
  • Inputting purchase orders
  • Creating sales invoices
  • Chasing outstanding payments
  • Answering the phone and taking client queries
  • Responding to basic requests for information relating to our services
  • Raising queries with the appropriate person
  • Responding to all customers and colleagues internally and externally
  • Meeting the demands of qualification requirements and working with the training provider to ensure qualification is obtained within set timescales
  • Attending college/training provider as and when required
  • Meeting all college/training provider deadlines
  • Maintaining a confidential (manual and electronic) filing system to ensure that accurate, up-to-date information is available to the accounts and payroll teams
  • Preparing and despatching standardised letters and emails as directed to the required standards and timescales
  • Escalating any concerns or suggestions for improvement to senior management
  • Supporting and assisting colleagues through the sharing of knowledge to ensure consistency of information is delivered to customers
  • Working to a high standard within agreed timetables and budgets
  • Ensuring your quality of work meets the company’s ethical and professional standards and supports business success

Where you’ll work

UNIT 2
SILKWOOD PARK
FRYERS WAY
OSSETT
WF5 9TJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • 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 escalate 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 escalate 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.

Your training plan

  • The successful applicant will train with First Intuition Leeds Limited, undergoing a level 3 AAT qualification
  • Depending on the successful applicant, the role can either begin in June or Septmeber

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths and English (grade 6 or above (B or above))

A Level in:

  • within a numerate subject (grade B or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Open and honest
  • Self-motivated
  • Flexible and proactive
  • Customer focused
  • Able to make decisions
  • Able to use initiative
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Able to work to deadlines
  • Confident communicator
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Committed to the qualification
  • Microsoft Office skills

About this company

Parsons Chartered Accountants was founded in Wakefield back in February 2011, settling in to premises at Silkwood Business Park in the Ossett area of the city. They serve clients who are local to their practice locations, and their flexible, hybrid working approach – coupled with the right technology – enables them to work with clients based anywhere in the UK. From basic accountancy advice to full support across even the most complex challenges, their experienced team of Chartered Accountants is there to provide clear and strategic financial advice to their clients.

http://www.parsons.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Parsons has a career path for apprentices - those joining at a levels 3 in the role of Apprentice Accounts Associate, will have the opportunity to progress to Business Services Senior Associate at a later stage if further qualifications/all criteria is met
  • If training continues, newly qualified colleagues will have an opportunity to be promoted to managerial roles if suitable

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

Megan Field

meganfield@firstintuition.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000308738.

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Closes in 19 days (Sunday 6 April at 11:59pm)

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