ACCA Trainee Accountant Apprentice

Overview

Summary:

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 7 ACCA qualification with Harrisons and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst also working towards the qualification.

• Wage: £21,000 a year
• Hours:
  
  Monday to Friday. 37 hours 30 minutes a week (Shifts TBC)
• Start date:
  
  Tuesday 1 September 2026
• Duration: 3 years
• Positions available: 1

Job duties:

• Preparation of financial statements
• Bookkeeping
• VAT
• Audit
• Taxation

4 Brackley Close, Bournemouth International Airport, Christchurch, Dorset, UK, BH23 6SE

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

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Accountancy or taxation professional (level
7)

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.

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.

Essential qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in:
• English (grade 9-4)
• Maths (grade 9-4)
• A Level or equivalent in:
• Any x 3 (grade A-E)

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

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Working hours - 08:45 to 17:00. Parking space provided. 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service.

Harrisons was established in 1986 and today, we continue to build on our enviable reputation for providing excellent advice and first class service to our business and personal clients alike. We are committed to the development of our staff and supporting them in both their work and studies.

After this apprenticeship

Candidate will be provided with opportunities to grow and develop new skills while being provided with more advanced work over time.

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC.

Apply now. Closes in 26 days (Tuesday 7 April 2026).

After signing in, you'll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.