Finance Apprentice (L2 AAT)

CHESS ICT LIMITED

ALDERLEY EDGE (SK9 7JP)

Closes in 10 days (Friday 13 March 2026)

Posted on 23 February 2026

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Summary

We’re looking for a motivated and driven Finance Apprentice to join our team at Chess. If you’re eager to learn about the industry, develop new skills, and build on your strengths, get in touch to find out more. The opportunity will be based in a hybrid environment at our HQ in Alderley Edge, Cheshire. 

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

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  • £1000 referral bonus
  • Learn 2 Earn scheme

Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday , between the hours of 9.00am and 5.30pm. The working hours includes your study sessions with your tutor.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 30 April 2026

Duration

1 year 1 month

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 processing of cashbook transactions into Sage 200
  • Accurate allocation of payments and receipts
  • Daily bank reconciliations
  • Scanning and distribution of post
  • Invoicing customers
  • Support with the Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger activities
  • Assisting with a variety of queries and resolving ledger discrepancies
  • General accounts duties
  • Support and contribute to weekly team meetings
  • Personal 121 coaching with experienced accounts coach every 6 weeks via MS Teams
  • Access to your own personal Academy online learning portal

Where you'll work

BRIDGFORD HOUSE
HEYES LANE
ALDERLEY EDGE
SK9 7JP

Training

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

Training provider

THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY LIMITED

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.

Training schedule

  • To accommodate regular office days at our Alderley Edge hub, the successful candidate should be based in or around Cheshire or Greater Manchester
  • Personal 121 coaching with experienced accounts coach every 6 weeks via MS Teams 
  • Access to your own personal Academy online learning portal
  • Graded certificate in the Level 2 Accounts Apprenticeship 
  • Level 2 AAT Certificate in Accounting 

More training information

  • Programme Structure (Level 2 Apprenticeship - 11 to 13 Months)
  • Level 2 programme lasting 11 - 13 months (unless the learner already holds an Accounts A‑Level)
  • Months 1–8: Core learning phase
  • Months 8 - 11: End Point Assessment (EPA)
  • Months 10 - 13: Awaiting final results
  • Achievement of both AAT Level 2 and the Level 2 Accounts Apprenticeship
  • Learners should be in post for 10–12 weeks before starting the course to build confidence and rapport with their manager
  • Line manager to attend a review meeting every 3 months

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

  • Maths & English GCSE Grade C/4 or above
  • Ability to go into Manchester for exams
  • Must be aged 16 years or above
  • Employee can work full time hours
  • Employee has a Right to Work in England

About this employer

Chess is one of the UK’s leading independent and trusted technology service providers, employing more than 280 skilled people across the UK, supporting over 18,000 organisations.We’re passionate about our unique team spirit and we own our vision, culture, and values. Every day, we encourage, motivate, and support each other to maintain a friendly positive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and cared for.

https://chessict.co.uk/about-chess/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Private healthcare (free after 1 year)
  • 20 days holiday (rising to 24 with service)
  • Charity donation matching (up to £100)
  • Bespoke onboarding & leadership training

After this apprenticeship

  • At Chess, we’re committed to supporting the growth and development of our apprentices and actively encourage internal progression. Our aim is to offer continued employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and end‑point assessment, subject to business needs. Ideally, we hope the successful apprentice will progress further within our Finance team, but we’re also open to discussing opportunities across other areas of the business such as Data or Business Intelligence for those interested in developing cross‑functional skills

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHESS ICT LIMITED

Kate Hill

katehill@chessict.co.uk

07821696228

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017368.

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Closes in 10 days (Friday 13 March 2026)

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