Apprentice Accountant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Description – Accounting Technician
Based at Smeaton & Holmes office at Dalton in Furness.
Work as apprentice accountant to a small team to help on a variety of accounting tasks.
These tasks will include completion of VAT returns, payroll, inputting bank statement data and other data into the computer systems. Dealing with clients queries on the telephone, by e-mail and in person. Other ad hoc jobs as required.
It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to produce small accounts after six months.
Requirements - a minimum of 2 A levels, with GCSE Maths and English, together with a proficiency in using computers.
Office hours are 9.00am till 5.00pm Monday to Thursday with half an hour for lunch.
We are offering support to the successful candidate in studying for their AAT starting at Level 2.
Starting salary is £TBA and there is a six month probationary period.
Annual leave is 28 days including statutory holidays.
Person specification
They should be interested in becoming an accountant and studying for the AAT exams.
They will need to be able to pay particular attention to detail, be a logical thinker, be communicative and have good organisation skills.
They will be a flexible and friendly individual that will enjoy working as part of a small team.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: From £11,684.40 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
COVID-19 considerations:
We provide hand sanitiser. The successful applicant will be expected to clean their workstation daily with sanitised wipes and all other surfaces are regularly cleaned.
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Apprentice accountant
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Accountant roles across Smeaton & Holmes Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11,684 - £11,684 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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