Apprentice Accountant

Wage: Competitive
Training course: Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Hours: You will work Monday to Friday 9:00 - 5:30pm with a 1 hour lunch break.
Start date: Saturday 1 August 2026
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 3

Summary

Kickstart your career with a Level 7 Accountant Apprenticeship at TaxAssist Accountants, where you’ll gain hands-on experience across accounts preparation, payroll, VAT, personal tax, and capital gains tax.

Wage Competitive Competitive wage offered Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7) Hours You will work Monday to Friday 9:00 - 5:30pm with a 1 hour lunch break. You may be expected to work overtime when required, for example seasonal deadlines. 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Saturday 1 August 2026 Duration 3 years Positions available 3

What you'll do at work

Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts for a range of clients Supporting the completion and submission of VAT returns Assisting with personal tax returns and liaising with clients for information Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records using accounting software Communicating with clients to resolve queries and gather documentation Ensuring compliance with HMRC deadlines and regulations Supporting senior accountants with ad hoc tasks and client work

Administrative duties:

Answering phone calls and handling general enquiries Responding to emails and directing queries to the relevant team members Scheduling client appointments and managing calendars Organising and maintaining client files and records Assisting with onboarding new clients and setting up systems General office administration and day-to-day support for the team

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

2A COPE ROAD, BANBURY, OX16 2EH 52 Market Square, Bicester, OX26 6AJ

Training

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

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

You will undertake AAT Level 4 initially, completing all the exams and progressing onto your chartered studies with either ACCA/ICAEW following completion of Level 4.

You will be expected to be in the office, either Banbury or Bicester, and we can arrange for you to attend college when required.

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Level 3 (grade 70%)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativePatience

About this employer

TaxAssist Accountants is a national network of accountants who are experts in helping small businesses and self-employed individuals with their accounting, tax returns, payroll, bookkeeping, tax savings, and tax advice. Our Banbury office is located on Cope Road in Banbury and is part of the franchise that includes the Bicester branch located in Bicester’s Market Square.

https://www.taxassist.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Free on-site parking  Company Pension Scheme  Annual summer and Christmas day out 20 holidays (plus bank holidays)

After this apprenticeship

Following the apprenticeship, you will progress into becoming a chartered accountant. We will develop your skills and assign a portfolio of clients for you to be responsible and the first point of contact for.