Apprentice Accounts Assistant

Summary

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our finance team as an Apprentice Accounts Assistant. Gain hands-on experience while working towards the Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard. Support the day-to-day accounts function and learn key financial administration skills.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Pension Scheme; 20 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata; On-site parking.

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

2 years

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

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

Assisting with processing invoices, payments, and receipts
Supporting the preparation of financial reports and reconciliations
Data entry and updating accounting systems
Supporting month-end and year-end processes
Communicating with suppliers, clients, and internal teams
General administrative duties to support the finance department

Where you'll work

Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln
LN1 2DS

Training

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

College or training organisation

LINCOLN COLLEGE

Your 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.

Your training plan

The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Assistant Accountant Level 3
The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course
This is a Day Release programme, which means you will attend Lincoln/Newark College, 1 day per week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours

More training information

Course outline:
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0002-v1-2

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade A*/9 – C/4)

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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

This position is located in Sturton by Stow, the successful candidate must be able to get to our offices (there are no public transport options available).

About this company

Established in 1988 the Gelder Group is a multi-award winning construction company with a strong commitment to training, particularly apprenticeships. Dedicated teams offer our clients a wealth of building experience in education, health, retail, insurance, leisure, residential & commercial building projects. We deliver everything with a ‘Can-do’ attitude and constantly challenge our teams to deliver everything with a special ‘Gelder Touch’, which our clients love.

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After this apprenticeship

This vacancy for the right candidate could lead to full-time employment.

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