AAT Accounts Apprentice

JBD Accountants

SHEFFIELD (S21 4FX)

Closes in 13 days (Monday 26 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 May 2025


Summary

Jones, Burns and Davies are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Apprentice. In this role, you will support the team by undertaking a range of finance duties, whilst also helping to support clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience whilst working towards a Level 3 AAT qualification.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday - 9am till 5pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 16 June 2025

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

The role will include:

  • Payroll,
  • Bookkeeping,
  • Preparation of VAT returns,
  • Office admin,
  • Answering telephone,
  • Dealing with clients,
  • Working towards preparation of financial statements and tax returns.

Where you'll work

6A STATION ROAD
ECKINGTON
SHEFFIELD
S21 4FX

Training

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

College or training organisation

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

Your 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.

Your training plan

This training plan 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 4 or above (C or above))
  • Maths (grade 5 or above (C or above))
  • x 5 GCSEs (grade 4 or above (C or above))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Microsoft skills
  • Excel skills
  • Willingness to complete AAT

About this company

At JBD, we are committed to delivering exceptional service with clarity and consistency. We ensure that every piece of information is easy to understand from the start, and our clients can always count on direct, reliable support. Our dedicated team is always available to assist with any need, making our clients experiences smooth and stress-free.

http://www.jbdaccountants.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress within the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

Megan Field

meganfield@firstintuition.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000319866.

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Closes in 13 days (Monday 26 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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