Apprentice Accounts Assistant
10 days ago
Lincoln
We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic Apprentice Accounts Assistant to join our team. This is a role that offers variety and interest in a rapidly developing office environment. Our small, friendly team are part of a forward-thinking business, embracing technology while still offering a personal service to support our clients. Wage: £15,600 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: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2). Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.15pm (half-hour lunch). Friday, 9.00am - 4.00pm (half-hour lunch). 37 hours 30 minutes a week. Start date: Monday 7 September 2026. Duration: 1 year 3 months. Positions available: 1. • Cloud bookkeeping and bank reconciliations using AI and software., • Manage, organise and update relevant data using database applications., • Completing and analysing VAT returns for review by Accounts Manager., • Completing Self Assessment tax returns for review by Account Manager., • Assisting in the preparation of sole trader accounts., • Dealing with client queries and assisting clients to provide an excellent client experience, demonstrating key values around integrity and empathy. Must have a positive and friendly 'can do' attitude and be able to work independently with appropriate support. Should be proactive, motivated and willing to learn, with a problem-solving attitude. Confident in engaging with clients, face to face and over the phone, to build a rapport and offer solutions and direction. 25 Outer Circle Road Lincoln LN2 4JA LINCOLN COLLEGE Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) • 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., • The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in AAT., • The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course., • This is a Day Release programme, which means you will attend Lincoln College, one day per week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours., • GCSE in English, Maths & ICT (grade A*/9 - C/4), • Two Other Subjects (grade A*/9 - C/4) A Level in Two Subjects (grade A*/Distinction - D/Pass) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. • 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, • Paid for AAT study College attendance 1 day per week., • In-house training programme, ongoing training and development., • Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme., • Free parking., • Company pension scheme. There is the opportunity for the role to develop with experience and for the individual to progress and grow with the business, supported by our in-house training programme. We are looking to make this a permanent role for the right candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr