Summary
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our finance team as an Apprentice Accounts Assistant. Gain hands-on experience while working towards the Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard. Support the day-to-day accounts function and learn key financial administration skills.
Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Pension Scheme; 20 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata; On-site parking.
Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 8 September 2025
Duration
2 years
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
Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
* Assisting with processing invoices, payments, and receipts
* Supporting the preparation of financial reports and reconciliations
* Data entry and updating accounting systems
* Supporting month-end and year-end processes
* Communicating with suppliers, clients, and internal teams
* General administrative duties to support the finance department
Where you'll work
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln
LN1 2DS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
LINCOLN COLLEGE
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
* The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Assistant Accountant Level 3
* The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course
* This is a Day Release programme, which means you will attend Lincoln/Newark College, 1 day per week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours
More training information
Course outline:
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0002-v1-2
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English and Maths (grade A*/9 - C/4)
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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
This position is located in Sturton by Stow, the successful candidate must be able to get to our offices (there are no public transport options available).
About this company
Established in 1988 the Gelder Group is a multi-award winning construction company with a strong commitment to training, particularly apprenticeships. Dedicated teams offer our clients a wealth of building experience in education, health, retail, insurance, leisure, residential & commercial building projects. We deliver everything with a 'Can-do' attitude and constantly challenge our teams to deliver everything with a special 'Gelder Touch', which our clients love.
https://gelder.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
This vacancy for the right candidate could lead to full-time employment.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LINCOLN COLLEGE
Kateryna Shevchenko
apprenticeships@lincolncollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000328197.
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