Accounts Apprentice

DERBY HOMES LIMITED

Derby (DE24 8UZ)

Closes in 24 days (Sunday 20 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 27 August 2026

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Summary

To complete an Apprenticeship within the Derby Homes Accountancy team to learn and demonstrate an understanding of Accountancy required to become a part qualified Accountant - AAT.

Wage

£15,392 to £24,454.04, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 November 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

  • To assist in the accountancy function in the production of statutory financial functions and financial information, advice and guidance to managers and staff within Derby Homes
  • To assist in the processing of financial transactions, including payments and income, ensuring that documents are correctly completed and that coding is accurate.
  • To assist other Accountants in the team in preparing and monitoring budgets for budget holders
  • To make supervised general ledger transactional adjustments in order to update accounting entries and budgets
  • To prepare reconciliations and  to ensure that the financial ledger is maintained to produce final year end accounts
  • To provide general financial advice and guidance to staff in relation to financial transactions and controls
  • Assist in data gathering and analysis to allow the timely completion of benchmarking, grant claim forms and other financial returns
  • Assist in delivering financial training including preparation of material
  • Apply basic IT skills including the maintenance of computerised records
  • Undertake general office duties as required
  • Ensure all work complies with standing orders, financial regulations and departmental instructions
  • Adhere to health and safety regulations, using and safely operating a range of tools associated with your job roles
  • Participate in Derby Homes Performance Reviews
  • Comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
  • To adhere to the data protection Act in respect of confidentiality and disclosure of data
  • Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the Equalities Policies of Derby Homes
  • Comply with all existing and any new Personnel Policies and Practices implemented by Derby Homes
  • Work with new technology including any computerised systems operated by Derby Homes

Where you'll work

839 London Road
Alvaston
Derby
DE24 8UZ

Training

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

Training provider

EMA TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

The Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard includes 6 AAT exams, in addition to the Synoptic Assessment as part of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) process. 
 
The knowledge units will be delivered at the EMA training hub in Derby, or online (depending on apprentices’ location) through day release. 
 
AAT Modules are as follows: 

  • Introduction to Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit)
  • Principles of Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit)
  • Management Accounting Techniques
  • Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
  • Business Awareness
  • Tax Processes for Business 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSEs including maths and english (grade 5/C)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Derby Homes is an Arm’s Length Management Organisation (ALMO) and is a 100% owned subsidiary of Derby City Council. It was created in 2002 to manage and maintain the Council's housing stock. The function of management and maintenance is delegated to Derby Homes, but the Council retains ownership of the housing stock and all tenants are Council tenants.

https://www.derbyhomes.org/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

We operate flexi time at Derby Homes. Opportunity to join Local Government Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and reduced gym membership.

After this apprenticeship

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

There is no guarantee of a permanent position at the end of the Apprenticeship however opportunities and vacancies will arise which Apprentices can apply for.  

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EMA TRAINING LIMITED

EMA Training

apply@ematraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050374.

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Closes in 24 days (Sunday 20 September 2026 at 11:59pm)