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Assistant Accountant Apprentice

Sherborne Schools Group · Sherborne · posted 17 July 2026

Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • 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

Your training

The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Assistant Accountant- Level 3 apprenticeship. On completion the apprentice will receive Level 3 AAT Diploma.

Where it leads

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

About Sherborne Schools Group

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.

Things to consider

Please note that shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an additional application form. The successful candidate will also be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check prior to commencing employment.

The post holder will also be expected to cover other schools / sites within the group.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Abbey Road, Sherborne, DT9 3AP

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