Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship - Eckington

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Future full-time opportunity

Job summary

JBD Accountants in Eckington, Sheffield, invites you to join as an Accounts Apprentice, studying toward Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2. Start date 5 October 2026, with a first-year wage of £15,600.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00–17:00, 37.5 hours per week, on the job learning toward an AAT Level 2. You'll gain experience in bookkeeping, payroll support, VAT returns and use of accountancy software, with training provided by BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths required as essential qualifications.
• On-the-job training toward AAT Level 2.
• Full UK apprenticeship with potential progression.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with bookkeeping and general accountancy tasks.
• Supporting with payroll processing.
• Assisting with VAT returns preparation.
• Using accountancy software for day-to-day tasks.
• Maintaining financial and administrative records.
• General office administration and filing.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Summary

JBD Accountants are looking for a new Accounts Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2.

Wage £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date Monday 5 October 2026

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

Are you looking to start your career in accountancy and gain valuable experience while working towards a recognised AAT Level 2 qualification?

JBD Accountants is an established accountancy practice based in Eckington, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Accounts Apprentice to join our friendly team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who is interested in finance and wants to develop practical accountancy skills within a professional office environment.

Your duties will include:

• Assisting with bookkeeping and general accountancy tasks
• Supporting with payroll processing
• Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns
• Using accountancy software to complete day‑to‑day tasks
• Using Microsoft Word and Excel to produce documents and maintain spreadsheets
• Answering telephone calls and dealing with visitors professionally
• General office administration, including filing, printing and scanning
• Maintaining accurate financial and administrative records
• Supporting the wider team with other accountancy tasks as you develop your skills

Where you'll work

6A STATION ROAD
ECKINGTON
SHEFFIELD
S21 4FX

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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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

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.

More training information

Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years. We're privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents. As one of the UK's largest and longest-established apprenticeship and training providers, we're proud to help organisations and individuals unlock their potential, and make skills really work for them.

Upon completion of this 15 month apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Assisstant Accountant apprenticeship Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade Pass)
• Maths (grade Pass)

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

About this employer

At JBD, we deliver first‑class service to all clients and ensure that all information is easy‑to‑understand the first time. A member of our team will always be available to deal with any queries you have.

We offer a tailored accounting solution to make sure that all financial and business needs are met. We will spend time with you to understand your finances and produce a thorough and informed action plan to discuss.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000051042.