Accounting Apprentice

BTG BEGBIES TRAYNOR LIMITED

Manchester (M3 4LY)

Closes in 20 days (Friday 10 April 2026)

Posted on 20 March 2026

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Summary

Are you thinking about your options after college?  Are you looking to become a qualified accountant? If university is not for you then why not start working towards a professional qualification whilst working at a leading professional services firm, gaining valuable experience and earning a salary.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

36 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

2

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

Over 5 or 6 years you will study towards becoming a qualified accountant and during this time you will:

  • Gain practical experience and valuable skills whilst bringing your studies to life
  • Be part of a team supporting the day-to-day operations and functions and get involved in interesting cases
  • Use your insights and skills to analyse financial information, prepare statutory reports and documents
  • Communicate with key stakeholders, such as Accountants and Solicitors on formal insolvency matters
  • Gain knowledge and experience of dealing with limited companies in financial distress from a wide range of industries and sectors
  • Be predominantly based in our Manchester office with a supportive team around you, occasionally working out on site and other offices

Where you'll work

340 Deansgate
Manchester
M3 4LY

Training

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

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION 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

We have exciting opportunities available to work in our central Manchester office within our Corporate Restructuring and Recovery Team with support being provided to achieve a professional accountancy qualification.

More training information

  • Support you to fast track your career and cover the costs of your study to achieve your professional qualifications
  • Provide on-the job training and exposure to a wide range of industries and experiences
  • Regularly check in to make sure you’re meeting your personal goals
  • Help you grow by supporting you to learn new skills, build technical knowledge alongside your professional development
  • Give you the opportunity to build your network across our Group and make a difference be being part of our Colleague Networks who drive change
  • Provide a competitive salary and benefits package

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 9-4)

A Level in:

Any three subjects (grade A* - C)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Self motivation

About this employer

BTG Begbies Traynor is the market leader in business rescue and recovery supporting financially distressed businesses with turnaround, restructuring and closure options.

http://apprenticesmanchester@btguk.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Level 2/3/4 AAT with the option of continuing into L7 ACCA.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022478.

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Closes in 20 days (Friday 10 April 2026)

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