Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

ELITE ACCESS SOLUTIONS (EAS) LIMITED

Leigh (WN7 3XZ)

Closes in 15 days (Thursday 7 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 April 2026

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Summary

Start your career with Elite Access Solutions as an Accounts Assistant Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a busy finance department. You’ll develop your knowledge of accounting systems and procedures in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Wage

£12,480 to £19,827.60, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
We can work around the company's operating hours to suit the employee Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. 1hr lunch.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 June 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

Assisting the finance team with day-to-day accounts duties in a busy plant hire business.

Tasks may include.

  • Processing invoices and payments
  • Data entry and maintaining records
  • Reconciling accounts
  • Handling customer and supplier queries
  • Supporting general admin tasks
  • Learning accounting systems and procedures

Where you'll work

27 Meadowcroft Way
Leigh
WN7 3XZ

Training

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

Training provider

WIGAN AND LEIGH 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 can have a set day with the director to do any training or learning they need each week
  • They will do all their training at our head office and college
  • We will ensure all equipment to do their tasks is given, i.e., personal laptop, phone etc.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Math (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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

  • Things to consider being local for the commute to the depot. Long working hours on a computer.

About this employer

Elite Access Solutions (EAS) Limited is a growing and ambitious company specialising in the hire of MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms) and plant equipment for the construction industry. With a strong focus on safety, reliability, and efficiency, EAS supports a wide range of projects by providing high-quality machinery and dependable service to contractors and businesses across the sector.
Operating from a strategically located base, the company is well-positioned to serve clients quickly and effectively. EAS combines the professionalism of a larger organisation with the flexibility and close-knit culture of a smaller team, creating a working environment that is both supportive and fast-paced. Employees are encouraged to develop their skills, take ownership of their roles, and contribute to the company’s continued growth.
EAS offers a comprehensive hire service, supplying a wide range of access platforms and plant equipment suitable for projects of all sizes. The company prides itself on maintaining modern, well-serviced equipment and delivering responsive customer support, ensuring
clients can work safely and efficiently at height.
Driven by a commitment to high standards and customer satisfaction, Elite Access Solutions continues to build its reputation within the construction and plant hire industry. This makes it not only a trusted supplier for clients, but also an exciting and rewarding place to build a career

After this apprenticeship

As an Accounts Assistant Apprentice at Elite Access Solutions (EAS), you will gain valuable hands-on experience and develop essential finance skills. Successful apprentices may progress into a permanent accounts role, take on greater responsibility within the finance team, or pursue further professional qualifications. This apprenticeship is an excellent stepping stone for a long-term career in finance and administration within a growing, supportive company.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027733.

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Closes in 15 days (Thursday 7 May 2026 at 11:59pm)