Apprentice Trainee Accountant

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in Rotherham seeks a motivated Apprentice Trainee Accountant to support their accounting team. You'll gain practical experience while pursuing Level 2 AAT qualifications. This role involves preparing annual accounts, handling tax returns, and supporting bookkeeping tasks in a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement of 33 days per year

Company Aegon Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking at all sites

Free eye tests

Staff Discount scheme

Access to company gym

Regular Social Events

Qualifications

• Successful candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths.
• They should demonstrate a willingness to undertake AAT qualifications.
• Relevant industry experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of annual accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
• Handling VAT, Corporation, and Personal tax returns.
• Client bookkeeping and preparation of P11Ds.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Initiative

Punctual

Time management skills

Willingness to undertake AAT

Strong record keeping skills

Desire to learn

Education

GCSE in English (grade 5 or above)

GCSE in Maths (grade 6 or above)

Job description

Summary
SMH Haywood & Co are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Apprentice Trainee Accountant. In this role, you will support the team by undertaking a range of accounting and finance duties. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience whilst working towards a Level 2 AAT qualification.

Wage
£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours Monday to Friday, 9am till 5:30pm. Flexible working around core hours (10.30am - 4.00pm).
37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date
Monday 1 September 2025

Duration
1 year 2 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

• Preparation of annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• VAT Returns
• Corporation tax returns
• Personal tax returns
• Partnership tax return
• Client Bookkeeping
• Preparation of P11ds
• Completion of audit testing both from office and client premises

Where you'll work

24 Mansfield Road
Rotherham
S60 2DT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

Your 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.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you'll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 5 or above (C or above))
• Maths (grade 6 or above (C or above))

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
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Punctual
• Time management skills
• Willingness to undertake AAT
• Strong record keeping skills
• Desire to learn

About this company
The SMH Group offers a comprehensive suite of financial services to our clients including Accountancy, Financial Services, Wills & Probate, Commercial Finance, Residential Mortgages and Corporate Finance. We have over 150 employees across our 10 offices throughout the Yorkshire region. At SMH Group we truly believe our people are our greatest strength which is why we want to give them the confidence to grow and shape their future. As we continue to grow as a business we strive to be guided by our core behaviours - Client Centric, acting as One Firm, and Caring by doing the right thing for our people, clients and communities. As clients and our people at the fore front of everything we do, we leave no stone unturned to deliver consistent and impactful results. We foster a culture of respect, support, and inclusion within our teams. This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding practice where we will work with you to develop your career, provide you with the guidance and training you require to reach your potential, whilst working alongside highly experienced accountants and other professionals. We offer training both on site and externally.

https://smh.group/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Holiday entitlement of 33 days per year (includes bank holidays), Company Aegon Pension, Cycle to work scheme, Free parking or street parking at all sites, Free eye tests, Staff Discount scheme, Access to company gym, Regular Social Events.
After this apprenticeship

• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress onto Level 3 & 4 AAT

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

Megan Field

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The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000325564.
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Closes in 15 days (Sunday 29 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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