ACCA Graduate Accountant Apprenticeship

Wage: £25,185 a year
Training course: Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Hours: Monday - Friday (Times to be confirmed).
Start date: Tuesday 1 September 2026
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 1

Summary

Looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Look no further! Kick-start your career with a Level 7 ACCA / CIMA Apprenticeship at Cockburn Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Kaplan. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience within a professional finance environment while working towards a recognised professional qualification.

Wage £25,185 a year Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7) Hours Monday - Friday (Times to be confirmed). 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Tuesday 1 September 2026 Duration 3 years Positions available 1

What you'll do at work

Overall purpose of the post:

The successful candidate will join the central finance team for the Trust. As part of this role you will also provide support and advice to individual schools within the Trust. As a trainee you will get an opportunity to experience first-hand how both schools, and central finance operates, and what is the driving force behind it.

You will be supported to do your accountancy qualification, and receive support, training and challenging assignments.

Responsibilities:

Undertaking monthly tasks as part of the month end process to ensure that internal management reporting deadlines are met Preparation of monthly accruals Completion of account reconciliations Provision of central finance support to finance teams within schools Provision of ad hoc financial information Analysis and reporting to assist with some annual reporting processes, such as the creation of the Annual Financial Statements, and the AAR

General:

Contribute to the overall ethos / work / aims of the school Appreciate and support the role of other professionals Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required Treat all users of the school with courtesy and consideration Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities Any other tasks commensurate with the role and as by directed by the Executive Headteacher or Head of School

Where you'll work

Cockburn SchoolGipsy LaneLeedsLS11 5TT

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

Accounting and Taxation Professional Level 7 - ACCA The gold standard in Accountancy Apprenticeships.

This programme enables individuals to become fully qualified in a profession which is globally recognised and respected in areas of accountancy, taxation, finance and business. ACCA is ideal if you’re looking to progress your career and become a chartered accountant, or work in an accountancy, audit or tax firm.

ACCA consists of three levels, Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills, and Strategic Professional, and you’ll need to complete relevant work experience at some point before you can qualify. ACCA qualification is made up of three levels:

Applied Knowledge helps you understand the role of accounting in the business environment, and develop the practical skills and techniques expected of an accountant working in business. You can complete Applied Knowledge in six to 12 months.

Applied Skills encourages you to develop a broad understanding of the role of accounting in business and how to interpret financial information.By studying Strategic Professional, you'll learn advanced techniques, skills,and the professional ethics required of an accountant or consultant operatingat a senior level.

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 9 - 5 )English (grade 9 - 5 )

Degree in:

Any (grade 2:2 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 skillsIT skillsOrganisation skillsAttention to detailCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiative

About this employer

Cockburn Multi-academy Trust comprises of six schools; three secondary, two primary and one infant school. The Trust is medium sized and all our school are located within the south Leeds area.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Opportunity for growth and progression for the right candidate