Apprenticeships

Applications are open for our September 2025 intake!

Applications for September 2025 will close 30 April 2025

Start your accountancy career with a structured apprenticeship

Our apprenticeships offer a clear path to becoming a qualified accountant. With hands-on training, a supportive team and expert guidance from NRB and First Intuition

Why Choose an NRB Apprenticeship?

An NRB apprenticeship offers the perfect mix of work and study, allowing you to earn while you learn.

If you are joining us from college, you’ll complete AAT Levels 3 and 4 before progressing to a Level 7 Apprenticeship to achieve your ACA qualification.

If you are joining us from university, you will complete the Level 7 Apprenticeship alongside your ACA qualification.

Along the way, you’ll gain real-world experience working with clients across accounts, audit, and tax, while developing technical and personal skills. With a friendly, supportive team and clear opportunities for progression, you’ll build a strong foundation for a successful career in accountancy.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll work with our carefully chosen training provider, First Intuition (more information below).

What is AAT?

Learn more about AAT qualifications and how they can kickstart your career in accountancy

What is ACA?

Learn more about the ACA qualification and becoming a chartered accountant

First Intuition

First Intuition is a leading training provider specialising in accountancy qualifications, offering expert tuition and support tailored to each student's needs

Tailored Tuition

Benefit from expert teaching that’s designed to suit individual learning style. Whether you’re studying AAT and ACA, First Intuition’s tutors adapt their approach to ensure you understand key concepts and feel confident in your studies

Comprehensive Resources

Access a range of high-quality study materials, including workbooks, online resources and mock exams. These tools are carefully designed to prepare you for your exams and build your understanding of accountancy principles

Expert Guidance

Get support from knowledgeable tutors who are always available to help. Whether you have questions about your coursework or need advice on preparing for exams, their expertise ensures you stay on track

Regular Progress Reviews

Meet regularly with your dedicated point of contact at First Intuition to review your progress and address any challenges. These one-on-one check-ins provide personalised advice and keep you motivated throughout your apprenticeship.

Discover the NRB Academy

The NRB Academy offers a structured development programme to help you achieve your professional goals.

From your first steps with AAT to qualifying as an ACA Chartered Accountant, the Academy provides practical experience, top-tier training, and personalised mentoring.

Discover how our supportive environment can help you unlock your full potential and build a rewarding career.

Integrity

Integrity is at the forefront of everything we do as we apply the strongest ethical and moral rigour across how we work and assist our clients.

At NR Barton we understand the importance of trust and through our integrity we make sure this underpins absolutely everything we do.

We like to do the best for our clients and this isn’t always easy. We aren’t afraid to use our integrity to confront difficult situations. We firmly believe that acting with our utmost integrity those difficult conversations will help to build our trust with our clients. Sometimes the difficult option is the best.

It is also our integrity that has helped us to build a strong local relationship in our market place and the thrive as a business for the last seventy years.

We’re here for the long term and our integrity will help us to achieve that.