Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

LIVERPOOL BID COMPANY LIMITED

Liverpool (L2 8TX)

Closes in 25 days (Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 September 2025

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Summary

Join the team at Liverpool BID Company as our Finance Assistant and play a key role in supporting the financial operations that help our city centre thrive. You’ll gain hands-on experience in finance administration, assisting with invoicing, reconciliations and record keeping, while working towards a recognised qualification.

Wage

£16,380 a year

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The salary is a range from: £16,380-£22,222 per annum (depending on age)

Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Flexible working arrangements may be considered (following completion of a successful probation period).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 6 October 2025

Duration

1 year

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 the role is to assist the finance team to process the company’s everyday finance transactions.

Main areas of responsibility within finance will include:

  • Inputting company transactions to QuickBooks (invoices/purchase orders/petty cash/credit/debit cards, etc.)
  • Maintaining the finance@ inbox and redirecting emails when necessary
  • General upkeep of finance processes
  • Updating and amending supplier and customer details in QuickBooks
  • Supporting the Finance Manager with general finance queries
  • Liaise with partners and internal departments as and when required
  • Recording/extracting financial data for reporting purposes
  • Entering journals into QuickBooks

Other tasks to include:

  • To undertake such other duties commensurate with your position and/or hours of work as may reasonably be required
  • Contribute to the delivery of the wider BID teams programme of work as directed by the Finance Manager
  • Adhere to the Liverpool BID Company’s commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken
  • Ensure that all measures are taken to comply with current health and safety legislation, both internally and externally
  • Undertake other such duties commensurate with your position, and/or hours of work as directed by your line manager

Where you'll work

St. Nicholas House
Old Churchyard
Liverpool
L2 8TX

Training

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

Training provider

CAROLINE PAULING

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

  • Level 2 Finance/Accounts Assistant apprenticeship standard
  • The role will consist of attending training towards the Level 2 AAT qualification each week with Peak Accountancy Training
  • There is weekly attendance and there will be 6-8 weekly progress review meetings to enable them to evidence the work they are carrying out as part of their apprenticeship
  • As a Finance Assistant apprentice, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop a strong foundation in accounting

More training information

Weekly classes at Peak Accountancy Training in Liverpool.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade Grade 4 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Excel skills
  • Accountancy software skills

About this employer

Based in the heart of Liverpool, you’ll be part of an organisation dedicated to championing local businesses, enhancing our iconic districts, and making the city a cleaner, safer, and more vibrant place for everyone. About Liverpool BID Company The aim of Liverpool BID Company is to: Bring added value to levy payers and build on the core services already provided by Liverpool City Council and Merseyside Police Ensure both BID areas are clean and secure for businesses and visitors, and have the right environment for the private sector to succeed - whether a retailer, restaurant owner, or legal and financial service Work with the city and charities to tackle street dwellers Drive footfall and develop activity where needed Champion the voice of the levy payers it represents, pushing forward their agendas and making things happen The Liverpool BID areas cover some of the most iconic locations in Liverpool city centre: The eclectic and diverse independents of Bold Street The thriving restaurant and hotel scene of Castle Street Liverpool’s ever-evolving high street - from the iconic brands on Church Street and Williamson Square, to the high-end boutiques of Metquarter The professional and financial services around Old Hall Street Mathew Street and Cavern Quarter - the birthplace of The Beatles, a focal point in the city’s music heritage, and a colourful nightlife scene The famous Waterfront and Royal Albert Dock, Three Graces and Pier Head St George’s Quarter and St John’s Gardens and William Brown Street Hope Street and the entrance to the Georgian Quarter

https://liverpoolbidcompany.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Pension 5% match after 3 months of employment (if eligible) Corporate discounted rates at Lifestyles Gyms Medicash scheme membership Flexible working arrangements may be considered (following successful probation)

After this apprenticeship

Possible progression onto the Level 3 Assistant Accountant. Apprenticeship and Level 4 Professional accountancy apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CAROLINE PAULING

Caroline Pauling

apprenticeships@peakaccountancytraining.co.uk

01625 574 856

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000340520.

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Closes in 25 days (Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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