Apprentice Trainee Accountant
LEIGHTON VANS LIMITED
ROTHERHAM (S60 1BX)
Closes in 21 days (Wednesday 25 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 March 2026
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Summary
Kick‑start your finance career as an Accounts Assistant Apprentice! Gain real responsibility from day one, work towards your AAT with full study support, and build experience across a dynamic finance team. Follow a clear development path leading to a long‑term accounting role.
- Wage
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£20,800 a year
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 April 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
You will gain exposure to the full finance cycle, including:
- Purchase ledger processing and supplier reconciliations
- Sales ledger, invoicing and credit control
- Bank reconciliations
- Assisting with month-end processes
- Journals and accruals/prepayments
- Supporting payroll administration
- Assisting with VAT returns
- Financial reporting and management accounts support
- Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
- Supporting audits and compliance requirements
As your experience grows, responsibilities will increase in line with your development plan.
Where you'll work
UNIT 1
DODDS CLOSE
ROTHERHAM
S60 1BX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
- Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
- Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
- Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
- Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
- Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
- Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
- Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
- Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
- Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
- Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
- Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
- Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
- Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
- Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
- Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
- Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Training schedule
Work based delivery but you will be required to attend Chesterfield College on a Day Release basis during term time.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Willingness to learn
- Microsoft Excel
Other requirements
Desirable:
- Previous office or finance experience
- Understanding of basic accounting principles
- Experience of Xero accounting software
About this employer
Leighton Vans is one of the UK’s leading VW and Ford–approved sport van specialists, known for building high‑quality, manufacturer‑registered conversions for Transporter and Transit Custom models. Based in Rotherham with additional sites in Sheffield and Milton Keynes, the company designs and produces its own in‑house styling, interiors, body kits and performance upgrades, delivering OEM‑grade vehicles tailored to customer needs.
Founded in 2005, the business has grown rapidly, supplying new and used vans, leasing options, parts, and bespoke enhancements. Its workshop carries out specialist upgrades such as suspension modifications, leather interiors, and LV‑branded styling packs. Leighton Vans also operates a rental fleet and distributes parts nationwide, with a strong reputation for quality and customer service. [cbinsights.com],
For an Assistant Accountant apprentice, this means joining a fast‑growing automotive company with diverse financial activity—sales, leasing, rentals, parts, manufacturing, and imports—offering valuable exposure to a broad range of business‑finance processes.
http://www.leightonvans.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- AAT study support
- Progession pathway
- Supportive, collaborative team
- Mentoring by professionals
- Structured on‑the‑job training
- Regular reviews & progression planning
After this apprenticeship
This role offers a clear pathway towards a permanent position within the Finance team upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and achievement of agreed performance milestones.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
Brittany Gill
gillb@chesterfield.ac.uk
01246500681
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017884.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Wednesday 25 March 2026 at 11:59pm)