Bookkeeping and VAT Specialist Apprentice

Clarity Group Intl Limited (Clarity Accountants)

OLDHAM (OL4 1JW)

Closes in 17 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 May 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a candidate who will fulfil the processing of our clients weekly, monthly and quarterly bookkeeping & VAT requirements. 

Wage

£19,992 a year

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Hourly Rate is dependent upon experience and qualifications

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

35 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 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

Duties will include:

  • Processing Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations,
  • Processing expenses & mileage,
  • Processing sales & purchase invoices
  • Preparing financial reports for accounting purposes.
  • Preparing periodic reports for review by management.
  • Assisting with VAT returns & submission to HMRC.
  • Performing account reconciliations for all balance Sheet items
  • Liaising with clients to ensure we receive the relevant information on time

Where you'll work

107 LEES ROAD
OLDHAM
OL4 1JW

Training

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

Training provider

THE OLDHAM COLLEGE

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

Off the job training will take place at Oldham College one day a week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

Accounting (grade Pass)

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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • AAT Level 2

About this employer

We are a firm of chartered accountants specialising in business growth advice. We work alongside our clients offering a
variety of tailored services, we blend traditional values with a modern digital approach to ensure we can deliver world
class service

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

After this apprenticeship

As our company is continually growing, there is scope for promotion to
various administration and co-ordination roles in the future for Clarity and other companies in the group.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE OLDHAM COLLEGE

Deborah Wynn

deborah.wynn@oldham.ac.uk

01617853586

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030984.

Apply now

Closes in 17 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)