AAT Accountant Apprentice

  • Company: SMH Mitchells
  • Location: Chesterfield, S40 1LA
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £15,080.00 per year
  • Sector: Legal, finance and accounting
  • Ref: NAS-2000032855
  • Application Deadline Date: 12/06/2026
  • Start Date: 22/06/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Days and shifts TBC.

Brief Description

Looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Look no further! Kick-start your career today with a Level 2 Apprenticeship at SMH Mitchells in partnership with Kaplan. Gain valuable hands-on workplace experience while working towards a recognised qualification.

Training to be Provided

This apprenticeship is a perfect match for someone without any accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. On this programme they will learn the building blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will they grasp the fundamentals of bookkeeping, but we will help them develop those vital skills and behaviours to enable them to put their knowledge into action.  
 
If you’re new to accountancy and finance, looking to change your career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accounts department this level is ideal for you.  
 
You don’t need any prior experience working in accounts to study AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.  
 
There are no entry requirements, but you do need good maths, IT and English skills, and a willingness to learn. 


You’ll learn a broad range of core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing as well as accountancy related business skills and personal skills.


You must successfully complete the following:



  • Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK)   

  • Principles of Bookkeeping Control (POBC)    

  • Principles of Costing (PCTN)   

  • Business Environment (BESY) 

Future Prospects

Progression in career/studies.

Vacancy Detail

To provide accounts & audit support to a busy Accountancy Practice. 


Duties to include:



  • Assisting managers with a portfolio of clients   

  • Preparation of annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies  

  • VAT Returns   

  • Corporation tax returns    

  • Personal tax returns    

  • Partnership tax returns    

  • Client Bookkeeping   

  • Preparation of P11ds

  • Assisting managers with a portfolio of clients

  • Preparation of annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies

  • VAT Returns
     

Ready to start your adventure?