Accounts and Finance Assistant Apprentice

TAYLOR WHITTAKERS ACCOUNTANCY LTD

Oldham (OL3 5DB)

Closes in 25 days (Friday 23 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 September 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Apprentice to join our practice in Delph, as an AAT Level 2 Accounts and Finance Assistant. This position offers the perfect entry point into the accounting profession, combining practical, hands-on office experience with structured learning as you work towards your level 2 qualification.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Initial Apprentice Minimum Wage (Hours and salary reviewed after six months)

Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm (30 hours per week, including 1 day at college).

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 November 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

From day one, you will be fully supported by our experienced team. You will start by mastering the essential administrative foundations of a busy firm before progressively moving into complex accounts and tax work as your skills and confidence develop.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Client Onboarding: Shadowing and supporting the administration team with onboarding new clients and inputting CRM data.
  • Compliance Checks: Assisting with confirmation statements and performing client ID checks in line with new regulations.
  • HMRC Registrations: Registering clients for various HMRC services, including VAT, PAYE, MTD, and CIS.
  • Payroll Support: Working alongside our payroll department to assist with month-end processes and maintaining accurate, up-to-date files.
  • Software Training: Receiving comprehensive training in industry-standard platforms—including Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks.
  • Bookkeeping Assistance: Supporting the core bookkeeping and accounts team with daily financial tasks.
  • Career Progression: Gradually taking on more technical accounts and tax work as your skills grow.

Where you'll work

Unit 1, Gatehead Mill
Delph New Road, Delph
Oldham
OL3 5DB

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

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

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

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade Grades 9-4 (A*-C))

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
  • Initiative

About this employer

Taylor Whittakers Accountancy is a long-established independent accountancy practice based in the Oldham area, serving small businesses, sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. The firm promotes itself as a friendly, approachable accountant focused on making bookkeeping, tax, payroll, and compliance straightforward for business owners

https://taylorwhittakers.co.uk/ (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).

Full time position for the right candidate.

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 VAC2000055587.

Apply now

Closes in 25 days (Friday 23 October 2026 at 11:59pm)