Accounts OR Finance Assistant Apprentice

We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to start a career in accountancy, gaining hands-on experience working with real businesses while studying towards your qualification. You'll be supported by an experienced team with the opportunity to progress.

What you will do

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

The successful candidate will:

• Bookkeeping for a range of clients
• Bank reconciliations
• Assisting with VAT returns
• Using Xero
• Maintaining financial records
• Gradually getting involved with accounts preparation as their knowledge develops
• Communicating with clients and members of the team
• Learning how an accountancy practice supports businesses with their day-to-day finances

Training

• AAT Foundation certificate in accounting

(Level 2)

• https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0608

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• Location – Leyburn, North Yorkshire
• Working 5 days per week inclusive of 1 day release for study at Darlington College

After the apprenticeship

For the right person, we hope this apprenticeship will be the start of a long-term career with SJW Accountancy & Bookkeeping, with opportunities to continue developing their accountancy knowledge and experience following successful completion.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Reliable
• Motivated
• Thorough

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, Maths and English (grade 4/C)

Things to consider

• The successful candidate must be able to travel to and from work independently. A full driving license and your own transport would be advantageous
• Please note that in line with UK apprenticeship regulations, you must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England. This should cover the entire expected term of learning and residency should be held for a minimum of 3 years, exceptions may apply, please see Apprenticeship funding rules for full guidance

About the employer

SJW Accountancy & Bookkeeping is a friendly, growing accountancy practice based in Leyburn, North Yorkshire. We work with businesses across a wide range of sectors, providing accountancy, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and business support. We're a close-knit team who believe in using technology such as Xero to make our clients' lives easier, while still providing a personal service. For someone starting their accountancy career, it's a great environment to gain broad, practical experience and learn how businesses really work.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2), Legal, finance and accounting
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: DARLINGTON COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year
• Hours: 37 hours a week. Working week: Working Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.00pm with day release to college. This apprenticeship is 12 months plus 3 months for Apprenticeship Assessment and gateway.
• Start date: 5 January 2027
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,392 a year