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 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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
Start date
Tuesday 1 September 2026
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
As a Business Services Associate, you will support your accounts and payroll colleagues and clients by learning and carrying out responsibilities including accounts preparation, bookkeeping, payroll and office administration.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
* Bookkeeping and financial administration, e.g. processing invoices/payments, inputting purchase orders, bank reconciliations, creating sales invoices, chasing outstanding payments, tax and payroll administration
* Accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
* VAT and CIS returns
* Corporation tax preparation
* Self-assessment tax return preparation
* Learning and using a range of systems including CCH, Xero, Sage, Outlook, Excel and Word to accurately and efficiently perform your role
* Responding to all clients and colleagues in a timely and professional manner
* Communicating progress to the appropriate senior colleague/manager using clear, timely and relevant communication methods
* Supporting and assisting colleagues
* Escalating concerns or suggestions for improvement to senior management
* Professionally answering incoming calls and, with training, forwarding these enquiries to the most appropriate person
* Responding to basic requests for information relating to our services
* Maintaining a confidential (manual and electronic) filing system to ensure that accurate, up-to-date information is available to accounts and payroll colleagues
* Drafting client documents including engagement letters for manager review
* Completion of the required level of study, including passing all exams, regularly updating apprenticeship learning journals, training files, etc.
* Understanding the principles of cybersecurity and how to work safely online
* Understanding the key role that the finance function plays for our clients and the principles of professional ethics and codes of conduct in a finance environment
* Applying professional judgement, maintaining and applying a critical eye to transactions and trends within groups of transactions, for reasonableness
* Completion of all necessary training outlined in the firmwide training plan
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.
Training provider
FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
What you'll learn
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.
Training schedule
* 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:
* Numerate (Business, Science, Maths) (grade B or above)
* x 3 A Levels (Predicted Grades can be included) (grade B 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
* 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
* Enthusiasm
* Commitment to Self - Improving