Apprentice Finance Assistant

SUSTAINABLE BUILDING SERVICES (UK) LTD

WHITE MOSS BUSINESS PARK (WN8 9TW)

Closes in 4 days (Tuesday 24 February 2026)

Posted on 19 February 2026

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Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their career who wants to develop valuable skills in finance, business and administration while working towards a recognised AAT qualification.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Thursday, 08:30 - 17:00. Friday, 08:30 - 16:00.

36 hours 45 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 16 March 2026

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 supplier and subcontractor invoices
  • Filing and maintaining accurate electronic and paper financial records
  • Providing general administrative support to the finance team
  • Monitoring stock levels and placing orders when required
  • Handling incoming and outgoing post
  • Assisting with maintaining company asset registers
  • Logging new assets and recording asset movement
  • Supporting the administration of asset records and documentation
  • Helping the office team with day-to-day administrative tasks
  • Learning and following company procedures, systems and H&S requirements
  • Maintaining confidentiality of financial and company information
  • Developing your skills through on-the-job training and AAT study

Where you'll work

UNIT 2B
MAPLE COURT
MAPLE VIEW
WHITE MOSS BUSINESS PARK
WN8 9TW

Training

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

Training provider

WIGAN AND LEIGH 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

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 Language (grade 5)
  • Mathematics (grade 5)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Business Studies (grade Merit)

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
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental

Other requirements

UK Driving License (due to the location of the office).

About this employer

Sustainable Building Services (UK) Ltd is an award-winning building contractor with forty years' experience in the social housing sector. Active throughout Britain, we deliver design and build projects, property maintenance programmes, energy efficiency works and a comprehensive range of refurbishment services. We excel in making funding schemes and capital budgets work together to achieve maximum impact.

https://www.sustainablebuildinguk.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Enhance pension contributions
  • Employer paid Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Support for Continuous Professional Development

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship provides a clear pathway into a long-term career in accounting and finance. On successful completion of Level 2, the apprentice can progress into an Accounts/Finance Assistant role and continue their professional development through Level 3 and Level 4 AAT qualifications. With experience and further study, progression opportunities include Assistant Accountant and, longer-term, fully qualified accountant roles.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016389.

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Closes in 4 days (Tuesday 24 February 2026)

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