Apprentice Accounts Assistant
CLEMENTS YOUNG LTD
LINCOLN (LN6 3QN)
Closes in 8 days (Friday 3 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 25 June 2026
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Summary
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Apprentice to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience while working towards a recognised L3 AAT qualification.
- Wage
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£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Christmas Shopping Day, Birthday Day, & Christmas Shutdown (all outside of allowance)
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 8.30am – 16.30pm (1 hr for lunch).
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 9 months
- Positions available
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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
The successful candidate could have already have achieved an entry level accounts or bookkeeping qualification, or have a strong interest in the accountancy route as a continuing profession.
The successful candidate will support a range of finance and administrative tasks, including processing invoices, maintaining financial records, assisting with accounts administration, and providing general support to the finance department.
We are seeking someone with good numerical skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn and develop within a busy office environment.
Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including processing invoices, journals, accruals, and prepayments in accordance with company procedures.
- Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes, including account reconciliations and the preparation of management reports.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring suppliers are paid on time, and customer payments are accurately recorded.
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities by compiling financial data, analysing variances, and providing information to management.
- Assist with audit preparation, VAT returns, and compliance activities, ensuring financial information is complete, accurate, and submitted within required deadlines.
Where you'll work
UNIT E1 GROUND FLOOR
THE POINT
WEAVER ROAD
LINCOLN
LN6 3QN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LINCOLN COLLEGE
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
- The apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in L3 Assistant Accountant.
- The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course.
- This is a Day Release programme, which means you will attend Lincoln College, one day a week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours. There may also be some online learning involved in this apprenticeship.
More training information
Course outline:
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0002-v1-2
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
This is an office-based role that involves working with financial information. Applicants should be organised, reliable, and keen to develop their skills in accounting and finance.
About this employer
Clements Young Limited - a local recruitment service for the Construction and Aviation industry offering staff recruitment and associated services. Our Leadership Team has over 90 years of construction related recruitment experience and work tirelessly to ensure the services we provide represents value to clients and candidates alike. We’re here to provide a turnkey consultancy service in its truest form and offer advice on all related employment matters within the construction environment
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice may progress into a permanent Accounts Assistant role. With further experience and professional qualifications, they could develop into positions such as Assistant Accountant or Management Accountant. The business may also support progression onto higher-level accounting qualifications and apprenticeships.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LINCOLN COLLEGE
Kateryna Shevchenko
apprenticeships@lincolncollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038227.
Apply now
Closes in 8 days (Friday 3 July 2026 at 11:59pm)