Practical Work Placement Programme for Accounting Professionals
Learn by Doing – Real Work. Real Clients. Real Confidence.
Certified Accountants | Over 15 Years of Training & Industry Experience
Are you a qualified or part-qualified accounting professional looking to gain real-world UK experience?
At ACCOTAX HIVE LTD, we provide face-to-face, hands-on training and work placements designed to bridge the gap between your academic qualifications and the skills needed for today’s competitive job market.
What We Offer
- Office-Based Practical Training
- Real Work, Real Systems
- Structured, Job-Focused Curriculum
Who Is This For?
- ACCA / AAT / ICMA / CMA / ICB / IAB students & affiliates
- Recent accounting graduates
- Professionals returning to work or changing careers
- Anyone looking to gain UK practical experience
Entry Requirements
- Basic computer literacy
- Some accounting knowledge (preferred but not essential)
Training Modules
Bookkeeping
On Xero, QuickBooks, Sage
- Business setup, Chart of Accounts, Sales & Purchase Ledgers
- Bank feeds, reconciliations, petty cash & credit cards
- Period-end adjustments: payroll journals, depreciation, accruals, prepayments
- Financial reports: P&L, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance
Excel for Accountants
- VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF/SUMIF formulas
- Conditional formatting, Data validation
- Charts, Graphs, Text & Date formatting for reports
Payroll & HMRC Submissions
- PAYE, NICs, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP)
- Starters/leavers, payslip creation, BACS payments
- RTI submissions & Year-End protocols
VAT Returns & Compliance
- VAT registration & scheme overview
- Preparing and filing VAT returns
- Reconciling VAT and handling HMRC enquiries
Self-Assessment (SA100/SA105)
- Self-employed, rental & construction income
- Claimable reliefs and NI under SA
- Payments on account, balancing payments & refunds
Statutory Accounts & Corporation Tax
- Trial balance analysis & working papers
- Producing statutory accounts & CT600
- Capital allowances, allowable/disallowable expenses
- Submissions to HMRC & Companies House
CV & Job Support
- Tailored CV improvement
- Guidance on where and how to apply for accounting roles
Statutory Accounts & Corporation Tax
- Trial balance analysis & working papers
- Producing statutory accounts & CT600
- Capital allowances, allowable/disallowable expenses
- Submissions to HMRC & Companies House
Career Pathways After Training
Progressive opportunities available based on your skills, experience, and training.
Finance Manager
Take charge of financial strategy and lead teams to help businesses grow and stay financially strong.
Accounts Manager
Oversee client accounts and guide accounting teams while building trust through accuracy and leadership.
Bookkeeper
Maintain day-to-day financial records with precision, ensuring everything is up-to-date and organised.
Management Assistant
Support management with key financial and administrative tasks, helping operations run smoothly.
Junior Accountant
Build your accounting skills by supporting senior accountants with reporting, reconciliations, and analysis.
Credit Controller
Manage company cash flow by ensuring payments are made on time and client accounts stay in good standing.