Administration and Book Keeper Apprentice
EBS Accountancy
LIVERPOOL (L8 0QF)
Closes in 16 days (Friday 15 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 29 April 2026
Contents
Summary
EBS Accountants is recruiting an Apprentice Bookkeeper for on-the-job training with full support through the Apprenticeship scheme.
- Wage
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£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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- Paid holiday entitlement and workplace pension (if eligible)
- Practical career-focused training and progression opportunities within EBS Accountants
- - Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Hours & working pattern
- Minimum 30 hours per week
- Monday to Friday (exact daily hours to be agreed)
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 25 May 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Key responsibilities:
- Learn and assist with day-to-day bookkeeping (sales/purchase ledger, bank reconciliations, journals)
- Support preparation of VAT returns and basic management reports
- Enter invoices and process payments; maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
- Assist with payroll data entry (training provided)
- Support month-end routines with senior accountants
- General office and administrative duties as required
Where you'll work
117 LODGE LANE
LIVERPOOL
L8 0QF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HUGH BAIRD COLLEGE
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
- Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
- Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
- Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
- Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
- Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
Training will take place within the work place both through their Tutor attending and through on the job work experience
More training information
Hugh Baird College- Officially Outstanding.
We are a leading provider of apprenticeship training in the Liverpool City Region. Apprenticeships allow you to work, earn and gain a qualification in the area you are working in.
Requirements
Essential 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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
- Good numeracy, attention to detail and basic IT skills
- Reliable, punctual, team player with the right to work in the UK
About this employer
EBS Accountants are a firm of accountants who pride ourselves on giving your business the time and effort it deserves. Blending traditional values with a modern approach, we pride ourselves on the ability to provide your business with personal, forward looking advice, based on your unique requirements. At EBS Accountants, our aim is to help you focus on important business decisions, by simplifying compliance and proactively interacting with you on day to day finance matters.
After this apprenticeship
- Practical career-focused training and progression opportunities within EBS Accountants post succesful completion of the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HUGH BAIRD COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028222.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Friday 15 May 2026 at 11:59pm)