Accounts Apprentice

Mitchells Chartered Accountants

DERBYSHIRE (S40 1LA)

Closes on Tuesday 24 March 2026

Posted on 19 February 2026

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Summary

Start your finance career with Mitchells Accountants in Chesterfield. Join as a Level 2 Finance Apprentice and gain practical experience in bookkeeping, data entry, admin and client support, while developing your skills through great training and clear progression routes into higher‑level accounting.

Wage

£14,231.75 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday (working hours to be confirmed).

36 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Duration

1 year

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

  • Working alongside senior staff on purchases and wages testing on audits
  • Completion/Updating of fixed asset registers
  • Posting of client prepared trial balances onto our accounts software
  • Preparation of accounts workpapers including bank reconciliations, debtor and creditor schedules
  • Posting of journals to amend client trial balances within our accounting software
  • Preparation and calculation of corporation tax liabilities
  • Review and analysis of nominal ledger transactions
  • Review of bank transactions for unusual activity
  • Compilation of payroll information from client records
  • Selecting of audit samples based on information supplied by the client

Where you'll work

95 SALTERGATE
CHESTERFIELD
DERBYSHIRE
S40 1LA

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

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

  • An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence.
  • You will be expected to work towards the Accounts or Finance Assistant Standard, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.
  • Level 2 AAT qualification.
  • Day release into college during term time
  • Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and maths (grade C / 4 or Level 2 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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working

About this employer

Mitchells Chartered Accountants is one of Chesterfield’s longest‑established and most respected accountancy and business advisory firms. With over 150 years of history supporting local businesses and individuals, they have earned a strong reputation for being more than just accountants—offering practical, down‑to‑earth advice and high‑quality client service. 

Based in the heart of Chesterfield, Mitchells combines traditional values with a modern, forward‑thinking approach. Their team of over 45 professionals brings extensive experience across accounting, tax, payroll, auditing and business advisory services. They also embrace new technology, working with platforms such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks to deliver efficient, real‑time financial solutions for clients. 

Mitchells supports a wide range of clients—from start‑ups and SMEs to larger companies and private individuals—and is known for building long‑term relationships based on trust, openness and excellent service. More than 80% of new business comes from client referrals, reflecting the firm’s strong reputation and commitment to client care. 

For an apprentice, Mitchells offers a friendly, professional environment where you can learn from experienced accountants and gain practical skills in a supportive practice with deep roots in the community.

https://www.mitchellsaccountants.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate will be given support to obtain the Level 2 AAT qualification, and then move on to Level 3 and 4 AAT qualifications. Should the candidate show willingness and capability, there is the opportunity to then progress towards the ICAEW qualification.

Following completion of qualifications, there is the potential to grow and develop into a senior member of our corporate team, taking a lead role on audits and having a portfolio of your own clients where you are the first point of contact and work on accounts, as well as more bespoke advice on tax planning and business performance. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016427.

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Closes on Tuesday 24 March 2026