Summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable young recruit to become part of our team of accountants. We offer the opportunity to develop the candidate into a senior accountant, who will gain a broad knowledge base across all areas of accountancy and taxation Wage £14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Discretionary pay reviews take place every 6 months subject to progress and performance Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) Hours Monday – Friday, 8:45 to 5:00 with 45 minutes for lunch 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Thursday 23 October 2025 Duration 1 year 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 Day to day tasks will include data entry and the processing of VAT returns, completing bank reconciliations and the analysis of payrolls. There will be further skills added as the apprenticeship continues Where you'll work 11 Lazarus Court Bradford Row Doncaster DN1 3NF Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider DN COLLEGES GROUP Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) 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 Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer. You'll be working towards a Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant apprenticeship standard. Day release You will undertake the Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 standard. Apprenticeship search / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed. You will undertake both on and off the job training by a team of industry-qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience. More training information We need to ask all applicants whether they have any relevant criminal convictions and or pending investigation as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Relevant meaning offences against a person, whether violent or sexual, offences involving drugs or controlled substances, or theft. A declaration of a relevant Criminal Conviction will result in a Risk Assessment being carried out to determine whether the applicant poses a risk to the welfare or safety of others. This does not include warnings, cautions, reprimands and (for example) speeding fines/points. You will be asked about this when we contact you to arrange a pre-screening Interview. A YES ANSWER DOS NOT AUTOMATICALLY EXCLUDE YOUR APPLICATION. Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: Maths/English (grade 4/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 Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Presentation skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Creative Initiative Non judgemental Patience Other requirements You must be able to travel to and from work and college. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates About this employer We are a general accountancy practice based in Doncaster city centre, and have been established since 1989. The company is owned by a former accountancy apprentice, who attended Doncaster College on the same scheme as advertised. The company currently has 6 staff and is looking to expand to meet the current new work that is being taken on. We offer customers a full range of accountancy and taxation services, and as such any candidate will be given a wide range of new skills to take with them through their professional careers. https://whiteroseaccountants.com/ (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship for the right candidate. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: DN COLLEGES GROUP Anna Phoenix Anna.Phoenix@don.ac.uk The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000345587.