Bookkeeping Apprentice

Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a full time office based finance apprentice to join our friendly team. The role will incorporate varied duties covering daily bank postings, purchase ledger and other general accounting duties. You will work alongside the wider finance team to ensure accurate posting and recording of transactions for multiple clients.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am- 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 14 July 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

Daily bank reconciliations.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records for multiple clients.
Processing accounts payable and receivable transactions efficiently.
Helping to prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
Identifying discrepancies and resolving issues related to financial data.
Supporting the finance team with other accounting and business support tasks.

Where you'll work

8 Longsight Road
Holcombe Brook
Ramsbottom
Bury
BL0 9TD

Training

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

College or training organisation

BURY COLLEGE

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 Apprenticeship Standard.
This qualification requires weekly college attendance.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)
Maths (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)

Other in:

Accounting (grade L2)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Ideally you will be AAT Level 2 qualified or have an A Level in Accounting. You’ll be working in a modern office environment amongst a friendly team for a fast-paced, supportive growing business based in Holcombe Brook, Bury. We are looking to invest in an apprentice who wants to progress and grow in a company that offers excellent long-term career progression, is forward thinking and customer focused. Requirements: -Proficiency in accounting software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks) is advantageous. -Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively. -Strong communication skills to liaise with clients and team members.

About this company

Cura Accounting Ltd is a dynamic accounting firm that provides management accounts, payroll, credit control, project work and bookkeeping services across a diverse range of sectors. Our relaxed yet professional culture is driven by continuous investment in our staff, ensuring we leverage the latest technologies to keep our clients ahead of the competition. We are the alternative to employing full time staff for your all round finance needs.

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Company benefits

The successful candidate will have access to free car parking on site and dress code is business attire with no need for a uniform.

After this apprenticeship

We are offering the right person a long-term career and a permanent position within the company upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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