Accounts Apprentice

JACKSON STAPLETON ACCOUNTANTS (GRIMSBY) LTD

Grimsby (DN31 2DL)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 29 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 August 2025

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Summary

Jackson Stapleton Accountants are searching for a new apprentice to assist with bookkeeping, accounts and other associated duties, in their Grimsby office. The successful candidates will be trained and mentored and will attend college day-release training to complete AAT accounting qualifications.

Wage

£14,133.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Starting apprenticeship wage of £7.55 per hour.

Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Standard hours would be Monday to Friday 9.00am- 5.00pm

36 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 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

Jackson Stapleton Accountants are a forward thinking, independent accountancy business, with a clear mission to offer exception service using traditional values, whilst harnessing the power of technology.

With training and support you will learn to complete the following duties:

  • Assisting with all aspects of accounts preparation
  • Bookkeeping using different software platforms
  • Produce, run and submit VAT returns
  • Accurately entering accounting data and collecting and storing client records effectively
  • Reconciliation of client bank accounts, credit card accounts, sales and purchase ledgers
  • Dealing with HMRC queries and authorisations
  • General office administration, including filing and scanning
  • Assisting clients with queries, over the telephone and via Email
  • Learning from colleagues and attending college training sessions to complete AAT qualifications
  • All other associated duties as required

Where you'll work

95 Cromwell Road
Grimsby
DN31 2DL

Training

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

Training provider

TEC PARTNERSHIP

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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What you'll learn

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.

Training schedule

  • Our accountancy apprenticeships run on a day-release model
  • You will attend day-release college training at The Grimsby Institute for one day each week (within term-time)
  • We offer a free college bus service in and around North and North East Lincolnshire

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above (or equivalent))
  • Maths (grade 4/C or above (or equivalent))

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Reliable
  • Willing to learn
  • Drive and ambition

About this employer

Jackson Stapleton Accountants is a forward-thinking accountancy firm that combines traditional values with the latest technology to deliver personalised financial solutions. Established in 2017, we’ve grown rapidly, expanding our reach while maintaining a strong commitment to exceptional client service. With a presence in Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Lincoln and Retford, our dedicated teams work with a wide range of clients across industries such as construction, healthcare, hospitality, and property investment. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and professional environment, where apprentices are given the tools, training and real-world experience needed to thrive in the accounting profession. At Jackson Stapleton, you’ll be part of a proactive and responsive team that values growth, both for our clients and our people. As an apprentice, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced accountants, gain hands-on experience with cloud accounting systems, and contribute to delivering tailored financial support to businesses and individuals.

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After this apprenticeship

  • Jackson Stapleton Accountants are offering this apprenticeship with the view of the successful candidates continuing on to a long-term career within the industry
  • We offer you training and development opportunities to allow you to reach your full potential

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TEC PARTNERSHIP

Claire Lilliendahl

myapprenticeship@grimsby.ac.uk

01472311222

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336949.

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 29 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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