Trainee Accountancy Apprentice

Summary

You will gain valuable accounting experience whilst working towards the AAT qualification. Full training will be provided to ensure a broad range of knowledge is gained. You will provide support to the team and gain a wide range of skills by supporting payroll, bookkeeping, accounting and tax return tasks using the latest cloud-based systems.

Wage

£14,500 a year

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Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm including a 45 minute lunch. Friday 9am to 4pm.

35 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 1 August 2025

Duration

1 year

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

In summary, the aim is to develop a full understanding and knowledge of:

Client bookkeeping utilising cloud-based accountancy software, primarily Xero, Dext, Sage and Quickbooks.
Preparing weekly and monthly payroll for all clients using Brightpay.
Preparing and submitting monthly and quarterly VAT returns to HMRC.
Preparing monthly CIS contractor returns.
Completing self-assessment returns for sole traders and private individuals.
Assisting the accountants with year-end company accounts.
Dealing with client queries and correspondence.
Other ad-hoc duties as required including reception duties, meeting and greeting visitors, making drinks and generally making clients and visitors feel welcome to the firm.

Where you'll work

39 SKULL HOUSE LANE
APPLEY BRIDGE
WIGAN
WN6 9DR

Training

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

College or training organisation

WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE

Your training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Your training plan

The training will be delivered in the workplace and at college (1 day per week during term time).

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
Analytical skills
Team working

About this company

CMA are growing accountancy practice based in Wigan. We are a modern, cloud focused and progressive firm providing a wide range of accountancy services to a highly varied client base. An excellent opportunity is now available for a dedicated and ambitious student to join our team as an Accounting Apprentice and start their journey on becoming a professional accountant.

Company benefits

On-site parking. Study support for AAT. In-house training/development. 22 Days holiday plus statutory holiday. Company Pension Scheme. Company Events. Casual smart dress code.

After this apprenticeship

Full training support, including day release at college and other study support options, will be provided along with the opportunity for future progression within the firm.

Ongoing study is available towards ACCA or CIMA.

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