Summary
S Smith and Co Accountants is a well-established independent accountancy practice based in Scunthorpe,
As our business continues to grow, we are excited to welcome a Assistant Accountant Apprentice to join our supportive and close-knit team.
Wage
£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 8 June 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
Specific responsibilities you will undertake are as follows but not limited to:
* Day to day servicing of a portfolio of SME businesses and their owners
* Accounts Preparation for a range of clients
* Preparation of Personal Tax and Business Tax computations
* Calculation and filing client VAT returns
* Production of monthly management accounts
* Working with cloud-based systems and assisting clients with migration to cloud accounting
* Other ad-hoc projects and support for the Director
* Assist in the accountancy training of junior team members
* Delivering efficient, effective and professional client service at all times
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients
Where you'll work
4 ASHBY ROAD
SCUNTHORPE
DN16 1NR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MCARTHUR DEAN TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
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
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths and English (grade 4)
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
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative