Accounts Apprentice

JD4 LTD

Chesterfield (S40 1GF)

Closes in 26 days (Monday 5 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 December 2025

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Summary

Join JD4 Ltd in Chesterfield as an Accounts Assistant Apprentice! Gain hands-on experience in finance, invoicing, and data entry while working towards a Level 2 qualification. Perfect for detail-oriented individuals eager to start a career in accounting. Apply today and take your first step into a rewarding future!

Wage

£15,600 a year

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Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm.

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 12 January 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

  • Assist with processing invoices and payments
  • Maintain accurate financial records, including data entry and bookkeeping
  • Support month-end and year-end finance tasks
  • Handle queries from suppliers and customers
  • Learn and apply accounting principles in practice
  • Use online software such as Sage and Xero

Where you'll work

Unit 19, Northern Gateway Enterprise Centre
Saltergate
Chesterfield
S40 1GF

Training

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

Training provider

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Record transactional data.
  • Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
  • Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
  • Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
  • Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
  • Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
  • Record transactional data.
  • Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
  • Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
  • Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
  • Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
  • Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Training schedule

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence. You will be
expected to work towards the Business Administrator Level 3, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.

More training information

You will be required to attend Chesterfield College on a day-release basis during term time.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and maths (grade C / 4 or Level 2 equivalent)

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
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

JD4 Ltd is a trusted, family-run accountancy practice based in Chesterfield, specialising in accounting, bookkeeping, tax consultancy, audit, and payroll services. We pride ourselves on delivering personalised, professional support to businesses of all sizes.

Our Values & Culture

Integrity: We act with honesty and transparency in everything we do.
Quality: Committed to high standards and attention to detail.
Growth: We invest in our people, offering training and development opportunities.
Collaboration: A friendly, supportive team environment where ideas are valued.
Joining JD4 Ltd means becoming part of a close-knit team that values learning, teamwork, and client care. Apprentices are supported by experienced professionals and encouraged to grow into rewarding careers in finance.

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After this apprenticeship

Progression on to a Level 3 accounting apprenticeship upon sucessful completion of this apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004421.

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Closes in 26 days (Monday 5 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

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