Apprentice Accountant

BANKS SHERIDAN LTD

CREWE (CW1 6ZF)

Closes in 14 days (Monday 27 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 April 2026

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Summary

Banks Sheridan is looking for a bright, self-motivated, and enthusiastic individual to join our talented team of practice accountants. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to build a career in a supportive environment. 

Wage

£16,640 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 - Thursday, 8.15am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am - 1.00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 11 May 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

You will play a vital role in supporting the accounting team and will receive ongoing guidance and mentoring by friendly and experienced professionals to: 

  • Maintain clients’ financial records by using the latest bookkeeping software and innovative tools 
  • Prepare and submit VAT Returns 
  • Prepare tax computations 
  • Prepare self-assessment tax returns 
  • Prepare working papers, lead schedules and statutory financial statements  
  • On-board clients and build client relationships 
  • Submit company secretarial updates for businesses 
  • Gain an in-depth knowledge of business and personal tax to comply with legislative regulations  

Where you'll work

DATUM HOUSE
ELECTRA WAY
CREWE
CW1 6ZF

Training

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

Training provider

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

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

  • In-house training plus the candidate will follow a Level 2 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant
  • This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College – South & West
  • If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A-C (9-4) or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 2 Functional Skill in the relevant subject

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • Maths (grade C/4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Eagerness to develop and learn

Other requirements

  • A-level qualifications are desirable

About this employer

Banks Sheridan established in 2005 is a leading accountancy and tax practice based in Crewe. Their services include; audit and accountancy, tax compliance, tax planning, business advisory and a payroll bureau. 
They act for corporate and commercial clients from sole trader businesses to multi-million pound corporates. Also services to individuals in respect of their personal tax affairs. 
Their success is built on a reputation for delivering top quality advice and service for all clients, whilst maintaining a friendly approach. Their culture is collaboration, innovation, development and growth.  
Banks Sheridan is registered to carry out audit work in the UK and regulated for a range of investment business activities by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. 

Company benefits

  • Competitive salary 
  • Flexible working arrangements 
  • Great holiday entitlement 
  • A day off on your birthday! 
    Invitations to fun work socials and charity events 

After this apprenticeship

  • Potential to move onto a Level 3 apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

Becky Smythe

becky.smythe@ccsw.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026079.

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Closes in 14 days (Monday 27 April 2026 at 11:59pm)