Trainee Apprentice Accountant – DJH Chartered Accountants (Huddersfield)

Are you about to finish college or 6th form in 2025 or you may have already finished and are wondering what to do next? Do you fancy joining the amazing world of accounting? Are you looking for a Practice which has been voted one of the best places to work in the UK, with fully funded training packages and a strong focus on learning and development so you can reach your true potential?

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Wage – Competitive salary. As an apprentice you’ll receive a minimum of £6.40 per hour, this could be more subject to experience/starting level
Duration – 12 to 18 Months
Start date – To be arranged – July 2025 onwards
Posted – 13/10/2024

Working Week:

Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours

Apprenticeship level

2

Positions

1

At DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after our people will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower.

By joining DJH we’ll be with you at every step, as you grow and develop and build a fantastic career. Together, we’ll achieve great things.

Lets talk about the role…

After a proper induction to the business, a personal development plan will be drawn up for you. It will outline each of the steps you’ll need to take to realise your ambitions and goals of becoming a fully-fledged Accountant.

Life will be fast paced, engaging, creative, rewarding and you’ll learn loads every day.

Your typical day will involve:

  • Being part of a talented team, adding value to the exceptional work we deliver
  • Preparing year-end financial. statements for a wide range of clients
  • Calculating corporation and personal tax liabilities, whilst coming up with tax planning ideas
  • Cracking on with your personal development plan – shadowing, questioning, and learning to help you achieve your ambitions and be victorious in your AAT studies
  • Building long-lasting relationships with clients and wowing them daily

Lets talk benefits

Here’s a few reasons to come and join us, but you’ll find loads more once you get your feet under the table:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Fully funded study support
  • Tailored learning and development
  • Company pension
  • Health MOTs
  • Mental health support

What will you be studying 

You’ll study towards completing your apprenticeship which includes the professional AAT qualification; the starting point, AAT Level 2 certificate involves learning all about double entry bookkeeping, journals, balancing the bank statement then once you’ve passed, maybe you’ll be ready and progress to Level 3 AAT where you’ll undertake advanced bookkeeping, complete VAT returns and prepare final accounts, opportunity to further progressing to Level 4 and beyond.

As part of your training contract you’ll attend Kirklees College, one day per week; this study time is paid by the company.  The cost of the apprenticeship course is also funded by DJH, including your books and AAT registration/membership.

 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Lets talk about you and your skills…
You’ll love getting to know people and cultivating long-lasting relationships
You’re like a sponge and totally enjoy learning
You’ll be motivated to deliver extraordinary service and will embrace our “Proven Process”

Qualifications

You’ll have an excellent academic background, with 5 GCSEs at a minimum level 5 and above, with a level 6 or above in both Maths and English and on track to achieve 3 A Levels (or equivalent) Grade C or above

About the employer

Bates Mill, Colne Rd, Huddersfield HD1 3AG
About DJH – Born not so long ago in 2021, DJH was founded on a fantastic opportunity – the merger of two of Stoke-on-Trent’s leading firms. But since then, we’ve not looked back. We’ve gone from strength to strength, with more like-minded firms joining us on our mission to achieve great things. With offices across the Midlands, North West and Yorkshire, we’re an experienced, Top 50 accountancy and business advisory group, who share the same values and ambitions, and most importantly, a passion for people. Our values run through everything that we do. We live them. We breathe them. By fostering a team-first culture based on honesty, passion, and shared ambition, we create long-lasting, trusted partnerships.

Closing date: 17 January 2025