AAT Trainee Accountant​/ATT Tax Adviser

Overview

AAT Trainee Accountant / ATT Tax Adviser - Newcastle

University isn't the only route to a successful career in Accountancy.

If you are interested in combining your passions with a career in Accountancy, earning while you learn and avoiding university debt, then applying for one of our high-end Trainee Accountant / Tax Adviser apprenticeships might be the perfect next step for you.

We want highly motivated and ambitious people to join our growing accountancy firm with offices across the North of England & Scotland. We see our trainees as the future of our firm and offer lots of different training options as your career progresses with us.

When you are with Armstrong Watson LLP, you will be welcomed with rewarding work and a supportive learning environment enabling you to reach your full potential. We are proud to have been placed 29th amongst the Top 100 Apprenticeship employers in the UK. Our training programme brings together both on the job learning and professional qualification studies as part of our high-end apprenticeship study packages.

You will work alongside our current apprentices who are progressing through their studies and experienced team members, who will provide you with daily assistance, foster your growth, and support your development.

• Join either the Business Services Team (preparing accounts, bookkeeping or preparing VAT returns) or the Tax Compliance Team (preparing Tax Returns, calculating tax liabilities or assisting with tax planning projects).
• Undergo a structured 3-year programme to gain the AAT or ATT qualification, establishing a solid foundation for a successful career.
• Engage with on-the-job learning and professional qualification studies as part of the apprenticeship package.

• Achieved a minimum of 7 GCSEs at Grade 5 (C) or above (including Maths, English and at least one Science) or a minimum of 6 National Fives (including Maths, English and at least one Science) at Grade C or above.
• Achieved already, or be predicted to achieve a minimum of 96 UCAS Points obtained at A Level, Scottish Highers or BTEC Level 3 or above.
• Be at least 18 years of age or over by 31 August 2026.

Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 29th March 2026.

If you think that this is the right opportunity for you and you wish to apply, please scroll to the bottom of our advert and click Apply Now, where you will then be asked to complete our simple application form and upload a copy of your updated CV.

Please ensure that you clearly list subjects studied and grades achieved for all GCSEs on your CV, as well as ensuring that you provide confirmation of your achieved or predicted A Level results. All questions on our application form must be answered fully or this could affect your application being progressed.

• Shortlisting based on criteria after the closing date.
• Online assessment to evaluate numerical and problem-solving ability, plus personality and behaviours.
• Assessment Centre including a competency-based interview, a paper-based exercise and a group task if shortlisted.

Sponsorship Visas - Please note we are not a registered employer and cannot offer sponsorship for this role.

• Annual Leave entitlement of 21 days, plus Bank Holidays, accruing up to 26 days
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme to buy up to 5 additional days per year
• Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on health benefits and Discounts)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential wellbeing support)
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests
• Introductory Commission Scheme (referral rewards for new clients)
• Employee Referral Scheme (referral rewards for new AW colleagues) up to £2,500 per referral
• Ongoing access to online training courses and materials
• Paid professional membership fees
• Charity of the Month and Colleague of the Month programs
• Subsidised social events throughout the year

In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award-winning employer, you will be supported to develop your career further. For questions, contact Claire Connelly (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) or Jess Law (Talent Acquisition Advisor) at