Accounts/Audit Apprentice

SUTTON MCGRATH LTD

SHEFFIELD (S11 8YZ)

Closes in 29 days (Thursday 8 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 September 2026

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Summary

Looking to build a long-term career in finance? Look no further! Kick-start your career today with a Level 3 Apprenticeship. Gain valuable hands-on workplace experience while working towards a recognised qualification.

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, 09.00 - 17.30.

37 hours 30 minutes 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

  • Assisting managers with a portfolio of clients
  • Preparation of annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
  • VAT Returns
  • Corporation tax returns
  • Personal tax returns
  • Partnership tax returns
  • Client Bookkeeping
  • Preparation of P11ds

Where you'll work

UNIT 5
WESTBROOK COURT
2 SHARROW VALE ROAD
SHEFFIELD
S11 8YZ

Training

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

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS 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

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:

Maths (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
  • Organisation skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills

About this employer

The SMH Group a multi-disciplined professional services company which includes Chartered Accountants, Tax Advisers, Financial Planners and Legal professionals working across eight offices in Sheffield, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Wakefield, Leeds, Knaresborough and Buxton.

After this apprenticeship

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

Once you complete your apprenticeship you can progress to further qualifications, building on knowledge and practical skills. This will be a permanent role for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SUTTON MCGRATH LTD

HR Admin

hradmin@SMH.group

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000052289.

Apply now

Closes in 29 days (Thursday 8 October 2026 at 11:59pm)