L4 Accounting Apprenticeship
About the role
As our new Accounting Apprentice, you will dive straight into the practical world of finance, playing a vital role in our daily operations. Partnering with industry-leading training provider BPP, you will work towards a recognised certificate or diploma level qualification with bodies such as AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or ICAEW over an 18-month programme.
Your key duties and learning areas will include:
- Building confidence in preparing financial statements, managing budgets, and ensuring regulatory compliance
- Supporting the wider finance team to streamline operations and apply core accounting principles
- Gaining an understanding of how financial data supports planning, forecasting, and the long-term sustainability of our Trust
- Developing analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to help build a high-performing finance environment
Working week
36 hours per week, Monday to Friday Exact working pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate.
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
- This is an all year round position where you will be given weekly release for online training
- The learning provider is BPP, for further information please visit their website
- Please note you must be age 18 plus to apply for this role
As a minimum learners will need to have:
- Five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), and
- Level 3 qualification such as A-Levels (or equivalent)
- Possibility of continuing towards Level 7 chartered status upon successful completion of this course
Company benefits
20 days annual leave per academic year in addition to bank holidays.
Things to consider
In strictly adhering to statutory safeguarding guidelines, all offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment checks. As part of our commitment to keeping children safe, you will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate. We will securely verify your identity, your right to work in the UK, and your professional qualifications. Where applicable, we will also carry out overseas checks. We will carefully check at least two references and will require you to explain any gaps in your employment history. Please be aware that online searches (including social media) will also be carried out as part of our rigorous due diligence process.
About LEO ACADEMY TRUST
At LEO Academy Trust, we are committed to working with our wider community and to helping hard working, motivated individuals get into and get on at work. We have a proven track record of successful apprenticeship employment in various roles across our Trust and believe we are well positioned to support you in your first steps in your career.