Accounts AAT L2 Apprentice
GREENLIGHT ACCOUNTANCY LTD
Stockport (SK5 7DL)
Closes in 18 days (Thursday 5 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 11 February 2026
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Summary
We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Apprentice. If you have a strong interest in finance and a desire to learn, this could be the perfect role for you. We provide comprehensive training as you work towards your AAT qualification. You must have enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!
- Wage
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£14,560 a year
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The salary and hours could be negotiable depending on age and experience.
- Training course
- Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, between 9.00am and 4.30pm with 30 minutes lunch.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 30 March 2026
- Duration
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1 year 1 month
- Positions available
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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
This is a great opportunity to work, learn and grow in a small and friendly accounts company. You will learn and understand the whole process of bookkeeping and accounts processing for different size companies. Word, Excel and Outlook are used extensively too.
As you gain more knowledge and experience, you will gain more responsibility.
Duties of the role after training will include:
- Working in different software programs, including Xero and QuickBooks
- Administration of client records
- Keeping accounting records in good order
- Administration of sales ledger
- Administration of purchase ledger
- Reconciling bank statements
- Liaising with clients by phone and email
- Organising paperwork into order
- Data input using Excel spread sheets
- General office duties : filing, photocopying, shredding
This list is not exhaustive, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the business which are relevant to your role within the company to meet the overall business needs.
Where you'll work
Stockport Business Innovation Centre 3rd Floor
Broadstone Road Reddish
Stockport
SK5 7DL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING 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 or Finance Assistant Level 2:
- The course is delivered on-line via a live classroom 1 day per week
- On this programme you will learn the building blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will you learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping, but you will also develop those vital skills and behaviours to enable you to put your knowledge into action
- If you’re new to accountancy and finance, looking to change your career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accounts department this level is ideal for you
- You don’t need any prior experience working in accounts to study AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. You do need good maths, IT and English skills, and a willingness to learn
You’ll learn a broad range of core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing as well as accountancy related business skills and personal skills. You must successfully complete the following:
- Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK)
- Principles of Bookkeeping Control (POBC)
- Principles of Costing (PCTN)
- Business Environment (BESY)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
GCSEs must be grade 5 or above. Ensure you can travel to the workplace on a daily basis. The training is live online classroom learning 1 day per week. This vacancy may close early if a suitable applicant is found, so please do not delay your application.
About this employer
Greenlight Accountancy is a forward-thinking accountancy practice providing bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses. We combine technical expertise with a personal, approachable style and a strong focus on quality and accuracy. We offer a friendly, professional environment where an apprentice can gain practical experience and develop strong accounting skills by being supported thought the study.
After this apprenticeship
- Great prospects for progression to a full-time position for the right candidate and further AAT qualifications
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011299.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Thursday 5 March 2026 at 11:59pm)