Accounts or finance assistant Apprenticeship

SCCA LTD

BOLTON (BL1 4JU)

Closes in 31 days (Friday 24 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 March 2026

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Summary

Join our dynamic team as an AAT Apprentice. This role offers hands-on experience in various accounting and administrative tasks, providing a strong foundation for a career in accounting. Ideal for those keen to develop practical skills in a supportive environment.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday - flexible working available with one day at college, shifts TBC.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 8 May 2026

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

  • Supporting the accounts and audit teams with basic accounts work.
  • Supporting payroll processing and financial report preparation.

Where you'll work

STUDIO 3
316 - 322 CHORLEY OLD ROAD
BOLTON
BL1 4JU

Training

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

Training provider

BOLTON COLLEGE

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

The apprentice will work towards an AAT qualification, attending college weekly. The course will cover essential accounting principles and practical applications, preparing the apprentice for a successful career in accountancy.

More training information

Bolton College, Deane Road Campus, Deane Rd, Bolton BL3 5BG.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 9-5)
  • Maths (grade 9-5)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Where we add real value is what we facilitate you to do with the numbers and insight we develop, over and above our core statutory services. We measure our success in yours. This requires a broad skill set, to provide the wrap-around accelerator services that deliver a tangible contribution to your performance, and peace of mind.

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After this apprenticeship

The apprentice will have the opportunity to progress within the company, potentially moving into a permanent accounting role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOLTON COLLEGE

Joni Stafford

joni@staffordandcompany.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022827.

Apply now

Closes in 31 days (Friday 24 April 2026 at 11:59pm)