Assistant Accountant Apprentice

Introduction

Sherborne School Group is seeking a motivated individual to support the effective operation of the group finance function, covering processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records and assisting with the preparation of management and statutory accounts for the groups subsidiaries.

About the Employer

Rooted in tradition, driven by innovation, and united by purpose, we offer a distinctive model of transformative education that blends academic excellence with character, wellbeing, confidence, and real-world readiness. As pioneers of the Separate Yet Together approach, we combine the strengths of single-gender schooling with the richness of meaningful co-educational collaboration - an evolving model that sets us apart. We are proud to be a bold, future-facing community of schools that personalises learning, builds values, and equips every pupil to thrive - and to lead - in a changing world.

Sherborne Schools Group Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement

Sherborne Schools Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, criminal record check and social media checks. All positions within the schools are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

What You'll Do

• Assist with the preparation of periodic consolidated Group Management accounts and supporting schedules including variance analysis and commentary
• Prepare and issue regular budget monitoring reports to budget holders
• Support budget planning processes
• Ensure accounting data is complete
• Take day to day responsibility for bookkeeping duties across the Group’s subsidiaries
• Support the maintenance of strong financial controls and compliance with group’s financial policies and procedures
• Implement systems, process and ways of working improvements, contributing to continuous improvement across Finance

Training Outcome

Potential opportunity for a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 9 – 4 / A* - C
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 9 – 4 / A* - C

Course Information

Course: Assistant accountant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Legal, finance and accounting

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm with 1 hour unpaid lunch.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: YEOVIL COLLEGE