Accounting Apprentice

SHEPHERD PARTNERSHIP LTD

SKIPTON (BD23 2DE)

Closes on Friday 28 August 2026

Posted on 25 June 2026

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Summary

The purpose of the role is to assist the accounting team in providing high-quality services to clients while developing practical accounting knowledge and professional skills through training and experience.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Pay to be discussed

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8.00am until 5.00pm Friday 8.00am until 1.30pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic apprentice to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a career in accounting. Some of the duties are:

  • Bookkeeping (recording income, expenses and transactions)
  • Submission of VAT and MTD returns
  • Use of Xero and Excel
  • Answering phone calls when receptionist is absent
  • Preparing accounts (sole trader/ partnerships)
  • Prepare and submit self-assessment tax returns
  • Communicate with clients

Where you'll work

UNIT 1
CARLETON BUSINESS PARK
CARLETON NEW ROAD
SKIPTON
BD23 2DE

Training

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

Training provider

CRAVEN COLLEGE

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

The apprentice will be expected to attend Craven College 1 day per week and the other 4 days in the workplace.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 7)
  • Maths (grade 7)

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
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

We are an accountancy practice who deals with a range of clients. We complete many tax compliance tasks such as VAT and Making Tax Digital returns , tax returns and prepare accounts all which need to meet strict deadlines. We also have a payroll department.  Management information is also we produce for our clients.

http://www.shepherdpartnership.com (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).

After completion of the apprenticeship and AAT level 3 & 4, there may be opportunities to progress to further studies, at the discretion of the directors.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CRAVEN COLLEGE

Holly McFadyen

hmcfadyen@craven-college.ac.uk

07584212921

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039074.

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Closes on Friday 28 August 2026