Assistant Accountant Apprentice (Future Finance Manager Pathway)

WILDE CONSULTANTS LIMITED

STOCKPORT (SK1 3HZ)

Closes on Friday 27 November 2026

Posted on 23 October 2026

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Summary

We are seeking an ambitious individual to join our Finance Team and undertake a structured development programme with a clear pathway towards becoming a future Finance Manager.

An ideal opportunity for someone to build a long-term career in accounting & finance, gaining practical experience within a successful engineering business

Wage

£24,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

(to £28,000 depending on experience)

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday

38 hours 39 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 4 January 2027

Duration

1 year 3 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

  • Processing purchase invoices and supplier payments.
  • Assisting with sales invoicing activities.
  • Supporting credit control processes.
  • Processing employee expenses.
  • Maintaining accounting records and supporting documentation.
  • Supporting payroll administration activities.
  • Performing bank reconciliations.
  • Assisting with month-end accounting procedures.
  • Supporting VAT return preparation.
  • Assisting with financial reporting.
  • Supporting management information production.
  • Assisting with cashflow reporting.
  • Supporting project profitability reporting.
  • Assisting with Work in Progress (WIP) monitoring.
  • Supporting budget monitoring activities.
  • Assisting with management accounts preparation.
  • Supporting financial analysis activities.
  • Provide administrative support to the Finance Team and wider business as required.
  • Assist with document management and record keeping.
  • Provide support during periods of staff absence or peak workload.
  • Assist with general office administration activities from time to time.
  • Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the office environment.

Where you'll work

BRINDLEY LODGE
ADCROFT STREET
STOCKPORT
SK1 3HZ

Training

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

Training provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Positive Attitude
  • Flexible

About this employer

Wilde Consultants is an established civil and structural engineering consultancy operating from offices in Stockport, Liverpool and London. We provide professional engineering services across rail, highways, buildings and infrastructure sectors throughout the UK.

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

Company benefits

Full funded apprenticeship

Cycle to Work Scheme

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

After this apprenticeship

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

This role has been created as part of our long-term succession planning strategy.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress through the following pathway:

Assistant Accountant Apprentice
↓
Assistant Management Accountant
↓
Management Accountant
↓
Finance Manager

The role offers extensive mentoring and support from experienced finance professionals alongside funded professional qualifications.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

info@wilde.uk.com

0161 474 7479

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058677.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 27 November 2026