Apprentice Accountant

Smith Turner Chartered Accountants

Normanton (WF6 1JU)

Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 8 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 June 2026

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Summary

We are a growing accountancy firm based in Normanton seeking an apprentice accountant. We are offering the right candidate a great opportunity to begin a career in accountancy. We will provide on the job training and study package with a registered provider.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday. Flexible start and finish times between 8.30am - 9.30am and 4.00pm - 5.30pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 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

  • Book keeping on various accounting softwares
  • Produce VAT returns
  • Prepare soletrader, partneship and limited company accounts
  • Send letters, emails and communicate via telephone with clients

Where you'll work

Unit 7
Courtyard 31
Pontefract Road
Normanton
WF6 1JU

Training

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

Training provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL 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

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 6)
  • Maths (grade 6)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

any subject (grade C or above)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative

Other requirements

A driving licence and your own car would be beneficial.

About this employer

Smith Turner Chartered Accountants are a growing accountancy practice looking after small to medium sized owner managed businesses. We offer a wide range of accountancy services to corporate and personal client.

http://www.smith-turner.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Progression through levels 3 and 4 AAT, with the possiblity of ACA.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Smith Turner Chartered Accountants

Robert Smith

robertsmith@smith-turner.co.uk

01977525552

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038714.

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Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 8 July 2026 at 11:59pm)