AAT Trainee Accountant / ATT Tax Adviser - Leeds
Armstrong Watson LLP
Want a paid route into accountancy? Join Armstrong Watson's 3-year Trainee Accountant / ATT Tax Adviser apprenticeship in Leeds - earn while you learn, gain AAT or ATT qualifications, build real client skills in accounts, VAT and tax. Apply by 29 March 2026.
Armstrong Watson LLP is recruiting for a 3-year Trainee Accountant / Tax Adviser apprenticeship based in Leeds. This programme combines on-the-job learning with professional qualification studies so you can earn while you learn and gain an AAT or ATT qualification.
Trainees will be placed in either the Business Services Team (preparing accounts, bookkeeping, preparing VAT returns) or the Tax Compliance Team (preparing tax returns, calculating tax liabilities, assisting with tax planning projects). You will work alongside current apprentices and experienced colleagues who will provide daily support and mentoring.
Successful completion of the apprenticeship and the AAT/ATT qualification provides exemptions and a fast track to further study and career progression, including entry to graduate programmes and routes toward becoming a Chartered Accountant or Chartered Tax Adviser. Armstrong Watson seeks motivated candidates with strong communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
The role includes a competitive salary and a benefits package (see advert). Note: the employer cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role; degree-holders or those graduating in 2026 are directed to apply for the graduate positions instead.
AAT or ATT professional qualification (gained during the apprenticeship)
29 Mar 2026
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- 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.
- If you have a degree, or are due to graduate in 2026, you should apply to the Graduate Chartered Accountant or Chartered Tax Adviser positions (not this apprenticeship).
- Armstrong Watson LLP is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Competitive salary and a benefits package including 21 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to up to 26 days), annual leave purchase scheme, Health Shield Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, paid flu jabs and eye tests, commission/referral schemes (up to 800 per referral mentioned), ongoing access to online training, paid professional membership fees and subsidised social events.
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