Assistant Accountant Apprentice

S SMITH & CO ACCOUNTANTS LTD

SCUNTHORPE (DN16 1NR)

Closes on Friday 29 May 2026

Posted on 24 April 2026

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Summary

S Smith and Co Accountants is a well-established independent accountancy practice based in Scunthorpe, 

As our business continues to grow, we are excited to welcome a Assistant Accountant Apprentice to join our supportive and close-knit team.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 June 2026

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

Specific responsibilities you will undertake are as follows but not limited to:

  • Day to day servicing of a portfolio of SME businesses and their owners
  • Accounts Preparation for a range of clients
  • Preparation of Personal Tax and Business Tax computations
  • Calculation and filing client VAT returns
  • Production of monthly management accounts
  • Working with cloud-based systems and assisting clients with migration to cloud accounting
  • Other ad-hoc projects and support for the Director
  • Assist in the accountancy training of junior team members
  • Delivering efficient, effective and professional client service at all times
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients

Where you'll work

4 ASHBY ROAD
SCUNTHORPE
DN16 1NR

Training

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

Training provider

MCARTHUR DEAN TRAINING 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

S Smith and Co Accountants is a well-established independent accountancy practice based in Scunthorpe, with over 20 years of experience supporting local businesses. We are proud of our strong reputation for quality, trust and friendly service.

Our focus is simple. We want to do the right thing for our clients by offering clear advice, reliable support and a personal approach that really makes a difference.

After this apprenticeship

  • For the right candidate good career path and to continue to take Accounts qualifications

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MCARTHUR DEAN TRAINING LIMITED

Julie Curtis

julie@mcarthurdean.co.uk

01482 210093

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027595.

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Closes on Friday 29 May 2026