Apprentice Accountant

Summary

This fantastic opportunity has arisen to work within our accounting practice providing key administrative services for staff and clients and assisting with statutory accounts and other services for a client base of 500 clients. Operating individually and as part of a team to ensure service levels are achieved within the department.

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

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The rate of pay will be the apprenticeship rate initially; the rate of pay may be negotiable depending upon experience. The rate of pay may increase this will be subject to meeting work place and apprenticeship targets.

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Shifts to be confirmed. 30 minute lunch. Flexibility available.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 July 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

The role will involve learning all aspects of accounting techniques and principles whilst in due course helping business owners by producing accurate and timely management information.

To assist the bookkeeping team with the preparation of VAT return and bookkeeping
Operating individually and as part of a team to ensure service levels are achieved within the department
Input of data in preparation of accounts
Entering financial data onto internal systems with a high level of accuracy and speed
Working with various databases to extract and manipulate information
Produce reports as and when required
Answering the telephone in a professional and helpful manner
Typing correspondence by e-mail and letter
Administrative duties as and when required
Use Microsoft Packages in particular Xero, Word & Excel
Assisting all members of the team as and when required
Assist accountants with their duties
Booking in client records
Preparation of monthly bookkeeping
Preparation of VAT returns
The person will become an important part of the team over time

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which is relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives.

As part of your contract of employment completion of the Apprenticeship Training Programme forms part of your duties as well as helping your personal and professional development; the requirements to complete the programme are as follows:

Attend and be punctual for all timetabled induction, lessons and all work-based training/support sessions
Complete all required assignments by the required timeline
Build up your portfolio of evidence on-going during your apprenticeship programme
Access support from your tutor/assessor and your manager as and when required

Where you’ll work

Abacus House, Longbow Close
Bradley
Huddersfield
HD2 1GQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

KIRKLEES COLLEGE

Your training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Your training plan

The Accounts/Finance Assistant is responsible for assisting the team of accountants with accounting duties. These can vary massively depending on the team structure and size of business.

An Accounts/Finance Assistant’s work could include basic bookkeeping activities, working with sales and purchase ledgers, running calculations to ensure that records and payments are correct, recording of cash and data entry.

Accounts/Finance Assistants can work in almost any sector. Potential employers include corporate businesses, sole traders, partnerships, Public Sector, not-for-profit organisations and educational institutions. Accounts/Finance Assistants may work inhouse for an organisation or they might work for accountancy firm, bookkeeping practice, Shared Service provider, self-employed or on behalf of several different clients.

Requirements:

All Accounts/Finance Assistants will demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours.

Knowledge:

Accounting Systems & Processes
General Business
Understanding Your Organisation
Basic Accounting
Ethical Standards

Skills:

Attention to detail
Communication
Uses systems and processes
Personal effectiveness

Behaviour:

Personal Development
Teamwork
Customer focus
Professionalism

We will be delivering the industry recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technician) Certificate in Accounting Level 2 as part of this apprenticeship standard.

This qualification comprises four mandatory units:

Introduction to Bookkeeping
Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
Principles of Costing
The Business Environment

You will be required to attend Kirklees College, The Waterfront, Huddersfield one day per week throughout this apprenticeship programme.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4/C or above or equivilent)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Initiative
Excellent Attendance
Excellent Timekeeping

Other requirements

Please ensure you check the time it will take you to travel as although there are busses they are not regular. Also check costs.

About this company

At Crowther Chartered Accountants, we’re committed to providing a friendly and honest service that is tailored individually to each client. Our professional team of accountants is based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire but we welcome new clients from all over the UK.

https://www.crowther.accountants/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There is a possibility to gain a full-time role with us or advance your skills onto another apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KIRKLEES COLLEGE

Nichola Barnes

nbarnes@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

08007813020

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317709.

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