Accountancy Apprenticeship

ELTA PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Birkenhead (CH41 6AU)

Closes on Monday 15 June 2026

Posted on 17 April 2026

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Summary

A fantastic opportunity to learn and work with an experienced team. Successful candidates work at the Birkenhead Office, with occasional visits to the Southport office. We are searching for professional and trustworthy candidates who enjoy working in an exciting office-based environment, learning bookkeeping, VAT and liaising with clients.

Wage

£14,560 a year

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, between 9am to 4.30pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

  • Bookkeeping
  • Preparing VAT returns
  • Preparing management accounts
  • Scanning records
  • Talking with clients
  • Payroll

Where you'll work

9 Hamilton Square
Birkenhead
CH41 6AU

Training

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

Training provider

CAROLINE PAULING

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

The role will consist of attending training towards Level 3 AAT qualification (AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting) as well as Functional Skills in English and maths as part of an accountancy apprenticeship each week at Peak Accountancy Training. 

There is weekly attendance and the apprentice will also be visited in the workplace on Teams to enable them to evidence the work they are carrying out as part of their apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Logical
  • Initiative
  • Presentable

Other requirements

Please consider how you plan to travel to work each day.

About this employer

We are a leading provider of accounting services, specialising in the licensed trade. We help pubs, restaurants and clubs to run a more profitable business. Our comprehensive support services enable our clients to increase their profitability and focus on their core business areas.

https://www.kafarr.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Progression opportunities for the right candidate could include the Level 4 Professional Accountancy Apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CAROLINE PAULING

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027025.

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Closes on Monday 15 June 2026