Accounts AAT L3 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
This is an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 Accounts Apprentice. If you have experience in finance and a desire to keep learning, this could be the perfect role for you. We provide training as you work towards your AAT Level 3 qualification. You must have enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and either a Level 2 AAT qual or previous accounts experience!
- Wage
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£15,600 a year
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The salary is a guideline and is negotiable depending on age/experience.
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday - hours to be discussed at interview - Office hours, 30 in total.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 30 March 2026
- Duration
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1 year 4 months
- 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 programmes, including Xero and QuickBooks
- Administration of client records
- Administration of sales ledger
- Analysing bank statements
- Liaising with clients by email
- Telephone - dealing with general enquiries
- Organising accounts paperwork into order
- Completing Excel spreadsheets and inputting data
- Getting accounts ready up to Trial Balance
- 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
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
Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT.
Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way.
The course is delivered on-line via a live classroom 1-day per week.
You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns.
You’ll develop the technical skills to progress your career in accountancy, and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4.
To pass this level you will need to study the following four units:
- Financial Accounting
- Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS)
- Management Accounting Techniques (MATS)
- Tax Processes for Business
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable qualifications
Other 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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical 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 hands-on experience and develop strong accounting skills by being supported by well-organised team. This is an excellent opportunity for an apprentice looking to gain practical experience and progress within a modern accountancy firm.
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 VAC2000011307.
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Closes in 18 days (Thursday 5 March 2026 at 11:59pm)