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L4 Accounting Apprenticeship

LEO ACADEMY TRUST · BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED
Location
Sutton, Surrey
Postcode
SM3 8EQ
Salary
£15,016 a year
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Hours per week
36h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Professional accounting technician (level 4)
Start date
1 September 2026
Application deadline
16 July 2026
Posted
22 June 2026
Vacancy reference
2000038315

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

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4-9 or A - C*
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4-9 or A - C*
Desired
A Level · Accountancy · Grade A - C
Desired
A Level · Economics · Grade A - C
Desired
A Level · Maths · Grade A - C

Training & development

  • This is an all year round position where you will be given weekly release for online training
Additional 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
Future prospects

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.

Website
www.leoacademytrust.co.uk/
Contact name
Recruitment Team
Contact phone
0208 066 7130
Contact email
Recruitment@leoacademytrust.co.uk