Assistant Accountant Apprentice (IP Exchange)

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support the administration of our finance department. This role will be integral to ensuring the smooth operation of financial processes, assisting with billing system updates, managing the purchase ledger, handling queries, and supporting purchasing activities.

Wage

£13,741 a year

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£13,741 - £14,000

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 June 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

As a dynamic company, that is constantly growing, IPEX offers the chance to gain an in depth understanding of how a finance department operates through hands on experience. This opportunity will set the right candidate up for a promising future in finance and business.

Detailed Responsibilities:

Billing System Management:

Assist in updating and maintaining the billing system to ensure that billing data is processed accurately and efficiently
Make adjustments when necessary, verifying accuracy and troubleshooting discrepancies
Support financial reporting related to billing processes, ensuring up-to-date documentation

Purchase Ledger Maintenance:

Support with the process of purchase invoices and ensure timely input into the financial system
Match invoices with purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies
Ensure that the ledger matches supplier statements
Liaise with suppliers to handle invoice queries

Handling Financial Queries:

Act as the first point of contact for internal and external finance-related queries
Provide assistance in resolving discrepancies related to invoices, transactions, and payments
Collaborate with teams to improve financial processes and provide solutions to common queries

Support in Purchasing:

Assist in procurement activities, ensuring that purchasing records are maintained accurately
Help with analysing supplier costs and driving down costs of hardware purchases

Where you'll work

Ground Floor, Statham House
Talbot Road, Stretford
Manchester
M32 0FP

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Your training plan

Assistant Accountant Level 3.

More training information

BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSE's including English and Maths (grade (A*-C/9-4 or equivalent))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Basic Excel skills
Basic understanding of Outlook
English Language/Grammar
Proactive
Use initiative
Great collaboration
Good telephone manner
IT skills are essential
Confidentiality

About this company

Nestled in the heart of Manchester, IPEX, is a dynamic telecommunications firm that thrives on innovation, reliability, and forward-thinking solutions. Small yet mighty, we operate with an unwavering commitment to excellence, ensuring seamless connectivity for businesses and individuals alike. Guided by three core values—Eager to contribute, Excited for tomorrow, Super vigilant—the team is driven by a deep passion for making a difference. As a customer centric company, we actively seek opportunities to support their clients, offering tailored, cutting-edge solutions that keep conversations flowing and connections strong. With an eye on the future, IPEX embraces technological advancements with enthusiasm, always striving to stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape. Their vigilance ensures unwavering security and performance, safeguarding their networks and customers with precision and care. Grounded in Manchester’s rich history of industry and innovation, this firm represents the perfect blend of local expertise and global ambition. They are not just a telecommunications company—they are architects of connection, building bridges to tomorrow with resilience, energy, and an uncompromising dedication to quality

After this apprenticeship

IPEX offers an incredible level of career development due to the fact it recognises and invests in people with potential. In addition, when working in a small company, you are much more involved in all aspects of the department/business and therefore there is much more opportunity to gain more experience and understanding, not just of finance, but of businesses in general.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Raymond Duke

RaymondDuke@bpp.com

01133500333

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000320685.

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