Apprentice Digital Accounts Processor

GRAVITATE DIGITAL ACCOUNTING LIMITED

SHEFFIELD (S3 8BX)

Closes in 20 days (Friday 22 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 August 2025


Summary

Due to the astounding success of the first 4 years in business Gravitate Accounting are looking for a talented Digital Accounting Apprentice to join their team. This is a fast paced and hungry accountancy practice and they need someone who will learn all about the ways they put people at the heart of the company’s success.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am till 5pm. 37.5 hours a week hours a week.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 30 September 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

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

What you’ll do at work:

• Work closely with our clients to make their lives easier

• Complete daily bookkeeping tasks so client records are up to date

• Basic level VAT preparation

• Prepare monthly management accounts

• Offer friendly Xero and App support to clients

• Research and promote technology to encourage automation

• Promote Gravitate Accounting on various social media platforms

Where you'll work

UNIT 13E
92 BURTON ROAD
SHEFFIELD
S3 8BX

Training

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

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

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

Training will take place at First Intuition, Sheffield. 

Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • 4 x GCSEs (grade GCSE level C/Grade 4 and above)
  • English (grade GCSE level C/Grade 4 and above)
  • Maths (grade GCSE level C/Grade 4 and above)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

AAT (grade Pass or above)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

Moving to digital accountancy and bookkeeping brings revolutionary benefits to all businesses - big or small. Gravitate Accounting are experts in helping businesses make the switch and partner with world-class software providers that can help automate processes in your business, saving time, money and helping you focus on what people know best. It's never been easier to make the switch, and at Gravitate Accounting they've built a team and a suite of solutions to help your business grow. They are based in Sheffield, but are proud to work with clients all across the region, including the Sheffield City Region, Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, and nationwide.

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After this apprenticeship

Full-time opportunity for the right candidate upon completion of apprenticeship - further training can be offered.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

Betty Booty

yorkshirerecruitment@firstintuition.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000334965.

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Closes in 20 days (Friday 22 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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