Summary S Smith & Co Accountants have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our expanding team, as an Accounts Apprentice. You will be studying AAT Level 2 or 3, depending on your current experience and qualifications. Wage £15,704 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) Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Hours Monday- Friday 8.30am- 5.00pm 40 hours a week Start date Monday 4 August 2025 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 Sales invoices and purchase invoice processing Bank reconciliations Accounts preparation for a range of clients Preparing Self-Assessment tax returns and year end computations VAT Return preparation, including calculating and filing VAT Returns for clients Assisting other team members where possible Answering phone calls from clients and dealing with client communication Greeting customers when they visit the office Filing, scanning, and emailing documents Managing customer account data, ensuring our internal systems remain up to date Managing new clients and processing quotes Always providing the client with efficient and exceptional service at all times 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. College or training organisation MCARTHUR DEAN TRAINING LIMITED Your 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. Your training plan Level 3 Assistant Accountant: One to one Tutor Assessor support in the workplace working towards Assistant Accountant Level 3 Attending weekly classes covering Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity Functional Skills if required Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: Maths and English (grade 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 Problem solving skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative Willing to Learn Interest in Accountancy Excellent time keeping Enthusiastic About this company S Smith and Co Accountants Limited are a well-established accountancy firm based in Scunthorpe. After this apprenticeship Excellent prospects with the possibility to progress onto Level 4 Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: MCARTHUR DEAN TRAINING LIMITED Julie Curtis julie@mcarthurdean.co.uk 01482 210093 The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318089.