Summary Exciting Opportunity to be part of a small and friendly finance team. Learn all aspects of company finance and start your accountancy career with a company that nurtures and respects people. Wage £14,526.20 to £23,492.04, depending on your age National Minimum Wage Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Hours Monday – Friday (with day release for college) 37 hours a week Start date Monday 4 May 2026 Duration 1 year 6 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 Purchase Ledger Sales Ledger Credit control Journal Entries Problem Solving Basic management Accounts Payment Application Management Banking and reconciliation work Payroll Working with Xero and Sage Accounting Software Where you'll work Unit 8 Commondale Way Bradford BD4 6SF Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider CRAVEN COLLEGE Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) 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. Training schedule The apprentice will be expected to attend Craven College1 day per week and work the other 4 days. Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 4) Maths (grade 5) 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 Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Team working Initiative About this employer Specialist Drainage & Utility works, Tankering and CCTV investigations for Yorkshire Water, United Utilities and Major infrastructure companies. https://www.mrms.co.uk (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship Possibility to stay on the team as we grow and have the chance to develop more accounting skills and qualifications. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: CRAVEN COLLEGE Holly McFadyen hmcfadyen@craven-college.ac.uk 07584212921 The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017477.