Bookkeeping Apprentice
CURA ACCOUNTING LTD
Bolton (BL7 0FS)
Closes in 15 days (Friday 10 July 2026)
Posted on 25 June 2026
Contents
Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time office-based finance apprentice to join our friendly team. Incorporating varied duties covering daily bank postings, purchase ledger and other general accounting duties. You will work alongside the wider finance team to ensure accurate posting and recording of transactions for multiple clients.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 20 July 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
- Daily bank reconciliations.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records for multiple clients.
- Processing accounts payable and receivable transactions efficiently.
- Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
- Identifying discrepancies and resolving issues related to financial data.
- Supporting the finance team with other accounting and business support tasks.
- Learners will be required to drive between Bolton and Bury Office (8 Longsight Road, Holcombe Brook, Bury, BL0 9TD & 23 Spring Vale, Bolton, BL7 0FS) so a driving licence and your own vehicle are essential.
Where you'll work
23 Spring Vale
Turton
Bolton
BL7 0FS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BURY COLLEGE
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
- Assistant Accountant L3 Apprenticeship Standard.
- L3 Diploma in Accounting.
- This qualification requires weekly college attendance.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Level 2 Qual or A-Level in:
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
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
- Learners will be required to drive between Bolton and Bury Office (8 Longsight Road, Holcombe Brook, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9TD) so a driving licence and your own vehicle are essential.
- Proficiency in accounting software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks) is advantageous.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Strong communication skills to liaise with clients and team members.
- You’ll be working in a modern office environment amongst a friendly team for a fast-paced, supportive, growing business based between Holcombe Brook, Bury, and our new offices in Edgeworth, Bolton. You will also be required to work on-site at the client's premises.
- We are looking to invest in an apprentice who wants to progress and grow in a company that offers excellent long-term career progression, is forward-thinking and customer focused. The successful candidate will have access to free car parking on site and the dress code is business attire with no need for a uniform.
About this employer
Cura Accounting Ltd is a dynamic accounting firm that provides management accounts, payroll, credit control, project work and bookkeeping services across a diverse range of sectors.
Our relaxed yet professional culture is driven by continuous investment in our staff, ensuring we leverage the latest technologies to keep our clients ahead of the competition.
We are the alternative to employing full time staff for your all round finance needs.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- We are offering the right person a long-term career and a permanent position within the company upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BURY COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038989.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Friday 10 July 2026)
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