Apprentice Accountant - Stoke-on-Trent
One Way Group
Uttoxeter RoadStoke-on-Trent (ST3 1NY)
Closes in 30 days (Thursday 5 March 2026)
Posted on 30 January 2026
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Summary
One Way Group are looking for a new Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Assisstant Accountant apprenticeship Level 3.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 a year
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 12 March 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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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
We’re looking for a Finance Apprentice to join our team and work closely with the Finance & Operations Director.
This is a hands-on, varied role that provides real exposure to how a business runs financially day to day. No formal finance or accounting qualifications are required. This role is ideal for an individual who is keen to learn, organised, and interested in building a career in finance.
For the right person, this role offers long-term growth, with the potential to progress over time into senior finance roles.
You will gradually be trained and supported to assist with:
- Managing purchase orders
- Bookkeeping
- Financial reporting and metrics
- Insurances & utilities
- Subscriptions & account management
- Annual leave approvals
- Payroll & pensions support
- Invoicing
- Paying suppliers
- Credit control & cashflow management
- Financial compliance (VAT, CIS, P11D’s)
- Material warranty management
- Job cards, timesheets & personal mileage recording
Where you'll work
Uttoxeter RoadStoke-on-Trent
ST3 1NY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
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.
Training schedule
Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years. We’re privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents. As one of the UK's largest and longest-established apprenticeship and training providers, we're proud to help organisations and individuals unlock their potential, and make skills really work for them.
Upon completion of this 15 month Apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Assisstant Accountant apprenticeship Level 3 Apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
Other in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Number Skills,
Other requirements
The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.
About this employer
One Way Group is a growing electrical contracting company focused on quality, safety, and smooth operations. We support commercial and industrial clients with a strong emphasis on doing things properly, on time, and to a high standard. Behind the scenes, our finance operations play a key role in keeping the business running efficiently as we scale. We’re a friendly, hands-on team that values reliability, ownership, and a willingness to learn. We believe in developing people long term and giving the right individual real responsibility and progression.
After this apprenticeship
- There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011485.
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Closes in 30 days (Thursday 5 March 2026)
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