Summary

As an Accounting Apprentice, you will support colleagues with providing high-quality accountancy and internal auditing services to a portfolio of school and academy clients. We will support you through an appropriate study package.

• Assisting with core accounting functions including ordering, invoicing, bank reconciliations, balance sheet management, VAT returns and journal entries 
• Contributing to the preparation, monitoring and reporting of client budgets
• Helping to prepare statutory financial returns
• Assisting in producing of detailed management accounts
• Supporting the year-end account closure process, including finalising trial balance reports and preparing schedules for auditors
• Supporting internal audit preparation and assisting in audit fieldwork
• Offering advice and guidance to clients via telephone and email through the Helpdesk
• Assisting with general administrative duties to support the whole SBM Services team to meet deadlines, as directed by the Hub Manager
• Working towards your AAT Qualifications, leading to Level 3 as part of your professional development, showing your commitment to enhancing your accounting skills

Employment

Employer

SBM Services provides schools and academies with high-quality, affordable accountancy and business support. Our team brings extensive experience, a range of accountancy and business management qualifications and an excellent reputation in the education sector. With a flexible portfolio of services, we ensure schools receive the right support at the right time. SBM Services is truly an investment to save.

Training Provider

Training To Be Provided

The successful candidate will be required to attend weekday courses, once a week, at First Intuition to study towards their AAT Level 3 qualification as well as mentoring towards the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship knowledge, skills, and behaviours. 

How To Apply

To learn more about this apprenticeship vacancy, and for instructions on how to apply, please view the vacancy on the GOV.UK Find An Apprenticeship Service.