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Trainee Accountant Apprentice

Murray Smith LLP · KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
Location
Northwich
Postcode
CW8 1AU
Salary
£28,000 a year
Duration
3 Years
Hours per week
37.5h
Positions available
2
Degree awarded
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Start date
1 October 2026
Application deadline
30 September 2026
Posted
11 September 2026
Vacancy reference
2000053177

About the role

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.

Working week

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

Skills

Communication skillsAttention to detailAnalytical skillsLogicalOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skills

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 9/A* - 4/C
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 9/A* - 4/C
Essential
Degree · Any · Grade 2:1

Training & development

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.

By studying Strategic Professional, you'll learn advanced techniques, skills, and the professional ethics required of an accountant or consultant operating at a senior level.

Additional training

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.

Future prospects

Opportunities to progress over the years to Manager or Director.

Company benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Auto Enrolment pension at 3% employer contribution.

About Murray Smith LLP

Murray Smith is an independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Cheshire. Accountants who train with us are highly marketable as they gain detailed experience of accounts preparation, audit and tax work for businesses, charities and schools. We are a friendly firm which supports people to really progress their careers.