Apprentice Accounts Assistant

VOX ACCOUNTANCY LTD

Manchester (M24 6UN)

Closes in 8 days (Friday 26 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 June 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to embark on a new career. You’ll work on various areas of accountancy including bookkeeping, Payroll, VAT returns, accounts and tax. We work with a range of clients in different industries, so you’ll get exposure to a wide range of different businesses in a great environment for learning.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 8.30am - 4.30pm.

30 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 15 July 2026

Duration

1 year 2 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

You will have a range of responsibilities which you will work up to, including:

  • Bookkeeping and reconciling on a range of clients in various accounting software
  • Requesting paperwork and arranging meetings with clients
  • Preparation of annual and management accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
  • Assisting the rest of the team to deliver excellent client service

Where you'll work

99 Long Street
Middleton
Manchester
M24 6UN

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

AAT Level 3 qualification

 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade 4+)
  • Maths (grade 4+)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Small Accountancy Practice based in Middleton, looking for a keen apprentice to embark on an exciting career as an Accountant.

After this apprenticeship

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

  • AAT Level 4
  • ACCA

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

VOX ACCOUNTANCY LTD

Hannah Tooth

hello@voxaccountancy.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000214085.

Apply now

Closes in 8 days (Friday 26 June 2026 at 11:59pm)