Accounts Apprentice
MTX CONTRACTS LTD
WILMSLOW (SK9 3ND)
Closes in 4 days (Saturday 15 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 3 August 2026
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Summary
Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, you will provide transactional and admin support within the accounting function. We are looking for an ambitious candidate who's keen to learn, you will support all areas within accounts. Responsible for the day-to-day tasks to ensure smooth running within the finance team.
- Wage
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£16,500 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
The role starts 01/09/2026 which is prior to the apprenticeship start date of the 20/10/2026 to allow time to become settled within the role/company. Due to this the rate of pay will differ between these dates. (minimum wage will be reflected)
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm, Friday, 8.30am - 3.00pm.
36 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 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
The roles and responsibilities are predominantly as listed below:
- Managing the accounts inbox
- Bank verification forms
- Enter supplier invoices
- Dealing with any discrepancies and supplier queries
- Supplier statement reconciliations
- Assisting with weekly payment runs
- Filing
- Ad hoc as required
Where you'll work
BROOKE COURT
LOWER MEADOW ROAD
HANDFORTH
WILMSLOW
SK9 3ND
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY LIMITED
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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 Level 3 Certificate in Accounting
- Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
- The Apprentice Academy Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6FQ
- Day release
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent 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
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
Adopting modern methods of construction (MMC) MTX bring together development, design, construction and funding expertise for fast-track healthcare building projects throughout the UK.
http://www.MTX.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
A wide range of benefits including:
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Optional private healthcare scheme
- Contributory company pension scheme
- Subsidised gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Early finish on Fridays
- Free eyesight tests
And several more available.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Potential to progress to AAT Level 4 qualification with a view to becoming fully qualified in the future.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MTX CONTRACTS LTD
Mica Ackah
Mica.Ackah@mtx.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043374.
Apply now
Closes in 4 days (Saturday 15 August 2026 at 11:59pm)