Summary As an Accounts Apprentice you will be learning from experienced professionals to support clients, whilst developing your skills and earning your chartered accountant status. Assist in preparing management accounts, VAT returns and financial statements whilst providing exceptional service to our clients. Wage Competitive Competitive wage offered Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Annual salary review Training course Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7) Hours Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Monday 1 September 2025 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 Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts for a various range of clients Assist with the preparation of yearend financial statements/accounts for a range of unincorporated businesses Carry out a variety of bookkeeping assignments for clients, both in-house and at client premises Learn to prepare management account for clients, providing them with vital insights into their financial preformation Prepare HMRC VAT returns for clients Utilise a range of industry-standard accounting software with the support of experience professionals including Iris, Xero, Quickbooks, Sage and more, expanding your technical skills in financial software. Report on a timely and accurate manner to client queries Keep Account Managers informed of job progress and any issues arising Help build and maintain client relationships by providing exceptional level of client service Provide valuable assistance on administration tasks as needed Where you'll work 11 LAURA PLACE BATH BA2 4BL Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider FIRST INTUITION BRISTOL LIMITED Training course Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team. Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate. Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner. Adapt communications to suit different situations, individuals or teams. Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities. Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others. Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results. Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively. Training schedule This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship. Requirements Desirable qualifications Degree in: No preference (grade 2:1) 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 Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Presentation skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Team working Initiative About this employer We are Bath's largest independent firm of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers - based solely in the city - we have a long track record of advising aspirational business owners, individuals and their families http://www.richardsonswift.co.uk (opens in new tab) Company benefits 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays. Birthday day off. Study leave. Assistance with ACA Level 7 accounting qualification. Life Assurance (4x Salary) Personal Pension; Employer 3% Employee min 5%. Cycle to work scheme. After this apprenticeship Potential to join the business permanently at the end of the apprenticeship Career progression support Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: RICHARDSON SWIFT LIMITED Lucille Crookes lc@richardsonswift.co.uk 01225 325580 The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000331167.