Assistant Accountant Apprentice

MVG INDUSTRIES UK LTD

Haydock (WA11 9TH)

Closes on Saturday 30 May 2026

Posted on 9 April 2026

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Summary

MVG (Microwave Vision Group) are looking to hire an Assistant Accountant Apprentice to join their team based in Haydock, Merseyside. This is a fantastic opportunity to get your foot in the door at a company who have history of supporting apprentices through their qualifications.

Wage

£15,600 a year

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£15 600 -18 000

(depending on the grade and past experience)

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 08:45 - 16:45 with a 30-min lunch break

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Duration

1 year 2 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

Working under the supervision of the Local Accountant and Group Accounting Director, you will contribute to the following tasks:

  • Receive, verify, and post supplier invoices into the accounting system
  • Match invoices to purchase orders and ensure accurate cost allocation
  • Track invoice approval processes and assistance in payment preparations
  • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
  • Assist in corporate card postings
  • Maintain up-to-date and accurate supplier account records
  • Handle supplier queries and follow up on outstanding issues
  • Support month-end closing activities (accruals, cut-offs, reconciliations)
  • Organise and archive accounting documents
  • Participate in continuous improvement of AP processes and internal controls (E. Invoicing tool implementation)

Where you'll work

Unit 400
Haydock Lane
Haydock Industrial Estate
Haydock
WA11 9TH

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

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

Assistant Accountant Level 3.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4-9)
  • Maths (grade 4-9)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working

About this employer

MVG (Microwave Vision Group) is a global leader in electromagnetic field measurement systems, serving cutting-edge industries such as aerospace, automotive, and telecommunications. With offices and production sites in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, the group combines technological innovation and operational excellence.

Company benefits

  • Holiday entitlement of 22 days + bank holidays
  • A collaborative and multicultural work environment within a global group
  • Exposure to international accounting practices and tools

After this apprenticeship

MVG is experiencing ongoing growth, so opportunities can arise.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY LIMITED

Maria Grimsley

recruitment@theapprenticeacademy.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021097.

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Closes on Saturday 30 May 2026