Accounts and Finance Apprentice (Level 2)

BV ACCOUNTANTS GROUP LIMITED

STOCKPORT (SK1 1EB)

Closes in 28 days (Friday 25 September 2026)

Posted on 27 August 2026

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Summary

Due to continued growth and activity, this opportunity has arisen for a talented and committed individual with a keen interest in a career in accountancy to join the accounts team. You will study for the AAT qualification and then go onto study the ACCA qualification as many of the organisation's apprentices have done previously.

Wage

£15,808 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Thursday from 8:30am to 5:15pm (with an hour lunch from 1:00pm to 2:00pm) and Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm (with an hour lunch from 1:00pm to 2:00pm)

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 5 October 2026

Duration

10 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

The purpose of this role is to aid in the smooth running of the business as a whole via the production of meaningful reports and analysis of client activities for use in preparing statutory and non-statutory accounts. You will provide support to the accounts and audit team as needed.

  • Analysis of client data to aid in the production of meaningful reports and statutory accounts
  • Work completed may include bookkeeping using a variety of accounting software and VAT returns
  • File accounts, tax returns and other relevant documents with the relevant government authorities in a timely manner
  • Collection of raw data and transaction testing in an audit setting with the supervision of an audit manager
  • Organise workload to ensure most efficient use of time
  • Communicate with clients using phone and email to satisfy any queries identified during the course of the work being completed
     

Company Benefits:

  • The office is closed over the Christmas period for all staff, and extra holidays are given to accommodate this
  • Annual staff summer event, normally to the horse races, and a Christmas party
  • Both of which are all paid for by the directors, as well as other social events through the year

Where you'll work

7 ST. PETERSGATE
STOCKPORT
SK1 1EB

Training

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

Training provider

DAMAR LIMITED

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

Accounts and Finance Leve 2 apprenticeship standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 5/C and above)
  • Maths (grade 6/B and above)

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
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

BV Accountants Group have a long history offering expert advice, with a wide range of experience that will match your ambitions for your business. The organisation promote a culture of inclusivity and progression, and acknowledge and reward their teams for their hard work and achievements. BV Accountants Group are proud to be more than just an accountancy firm.

https://www.bvaccountantsgroup.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Following a successful completion of the qualification, future training is possible towards the AAT Level 4 qualification, and onwards from that to the ACCA qualification

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DAMAR LIMITED

Sabina Adam

Sabina.Adam@damartraining.com

07566 289 979

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050586.

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Closes in 28 days (Friday 25 September 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.