Summary This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their accountancy career who is keen to gain hands-on experience while studying towards a professional qualification. Wage £15,000 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Professional accounting technician (level 4) Hours Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm, with 1 hour for lunch. 35 hours a week Start date Monday 18 May 2026 Duration 1 year 6 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 We are looking for a motivated and ambitious ACA Apprentice to join our team as a Level 4 Accounting Technician apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their accountancy career who is keen to gain hands-on experience while studying towards a professional qualification. On successful completion of the Level 4 apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to progress onto Level 7 and continue your journey towards becoming a Chartered Accountant. You will work alongside experienced accountants and advisers, supporting a varied portfolio of clients and gaining exposure to real-world accounting, tax and business advisory work. Key Responsibilities Managing effective data collection for a portfolio of clients Assisting with the preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies Supporting the preparation of VAT returns and bookkeeping for clients Assisting with basic tax computations Maintaining accurate accounting records using cloud-based software Communicating with clients in a professional and friendly manner Supporting the wider team with ad-hoc accounting and administrative tasks Studying towards the ICAEW Level 4 Accounting Technician qualification alongside your role Where you'll work 18a Manor Way Belasis Hall Technology Park Billingham TS23 4HN Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED Training course Professional accounting technician (level 4) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Collate and analyse financial information, and show how that information can be used most effectively to support value creation within an organisation. Apply accounting principles and adhere to legislation to ensure records are accurate and compliant with law or company policy when delivering accounting activities, such as the financial accounting of single entities, limited companies or partnerships or management accounting activities for an organisation. Apply professional scepticism when undertaking accounting activities to inform and evaluate decision making on the content of true and fair accounts, being alert to conditions that may indicate possible misstatement of financial information due to error or fraud, establishing the facts sensitively and being aware of unconscious bias. Interpret financial information for accounting purposes, such as using judgement to determine the correct way to report or account for transaction or undertaking ratio analysis. Participate in or support others with quality improvement activities, for example the improvement of personal working practices. Use software packages to assist with accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data. Deliver accounting tasks with a critical eye to transactions and trends, demonstrating a ‘right first time approach’. Use workload management principles to plan, organise and prioritise own tasks, and manage time effectively. Use accounting information to add value to the organisation through use of data visualisations, analysis and interpretation, and communicate financial information in a way that facilitates understanding for non-finance stakeholders. Communicate accounting information through a variety of media to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required, considering the risks and benefits to the organisation of social media and other digital applications. Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver accounting tasks, recognising the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion. Collate and analyse financial information, and show how that information can be used most effectively to support value creation within an organisation. Apply accounting principles and adhere to legislation to ensure records are accurate and compliant with law or company policy when delivering accounting activities, such as the financial accounting of single entities, limited companies or partnerships or management accounting activities for an organisation. Apply professional scepticism when undertaking accounting activities to inform and evaluate decision making on the content of true and fair accounts, being alert to conditions that may indicate possible misstatement of financial information due to error or fraud, establishing the facts sensitively and being aware of unconscious bias. Interpret financial information for accounting purposes, such as using judgement to determine the correct way to report or account for transaction or undertaking ratio analysis. Participate in or support others with quality improvement activities, for example the improvement of personal working practices. Use software packages to assist with accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data. Deliver accounting tasks with a critical eye to transactions and trends, demonstrating a ‘right first time approach’. Use workload management principles to plan, organise and prioritise own tasks, and manage time effectively. Use accounting information to add value to the organisation through use of data visualisations, analysis and interpretation, and communicate financial information in a way that facilitates understanding for non-finance stakeholders. Communicate accounting information through a variety of media to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required, considering the risks and benefits to the organisation of social media and other digital applications. Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver accounting tasks, recognising the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion. Training schedule BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace. Throughout the apprenticeship, learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience. Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English and Maths (grade c or above) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Problem solving skills Number skills Analytical skills Team working Initiative About this employer At HMB Accountants, we are a thriving firm of Chartered Accountants with ambitious plans for growth. Based in Billingham, we pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking, highly systemised, and digital practice. We’re passionate about delivering impeccable client support and fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where our team can truly Prosper. As part of our continued expansion, we are on the lookout for an exceptional Accounts apprentice to join our team. After this apprenticeship On successful completion of the Level 4 apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to progress onto Level 7 and continue your journey towards becoming a Chartered Accountant. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023910.