Trainee Accountant Apprentice in Northwich, United Kingdom

Summary

Looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Look no further! Kick-start your career today with a Level 7 Apprenticeship at Murray Smith in partnership with Kaplan. Gain valuable hands-on workplace experience while working towards a recognised qualification.

Wage

£28,000 a year

Training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Hours

8.45am - 5.00pm - with days to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 1 October 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

2

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

You will join the firm as an Audit and Accounts Executive and be trained to prepare accounts for limited companies and assist on the audits of Multi Academy Trusts, limited companies and charities.

Where you'll work

Darland House, 44 Winnington Hill,
Northwich
CW8 1AU

Training

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

Training provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

What you'll learn

• 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 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.

More training information

Kaplan is one of the world’s largest and most diverse education providers. We are one of the UK’s leading training providers for finance and accountancy qualifications and train thousands of accountants each year.

We have been educating and training students for over 70 years and have helped thousands of people achieve their career goals. We offer apprenticeships from Level 2 to Level 7 and cover Accountancy & Tax, Banking & Finance and Data & IT.

We offer study methods to suit all types of learning, whether you want to be face-to-face, or left alone to study in your own time.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
• Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)

Degree in:

Any (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
• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills