Accounts Assistant Apprentice

LSH AUTO UK LIMITED

Stockport (SK4 2BE)

Closes in 16 days (Monday 10 August 2026)

Posted on 24 July 2026

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Summary

Swarm Group is working with LSH Auto to help search for a Level 2 Accounts Assistant Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals eager to start a career in accounting. You'll gain valuable, hands-on experience while learning from seasoned professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Wage

£17,000 a year

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Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Between Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm. Office based.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 24 August 2026

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

Essential responsibilities required throughout your apprenticeship role are:

  • Organise your time and workload to ensure you attend all apprenticeship-related courses, meetings with your mentor, and exams
  • Ensure your learning journal is kept up to date and any coursework is completed and submitted on time

1st Year:

  • Learn about the fundamental role the hub finance team has within the company
  • Learn about and shadow the teams within the finance hub – central banking, credit control, and purchase ledger
  • Get hands-on experience processing transactions within the teams of the finance hub
  • Take ownership of some tasks, as instructed by your manager, and be able to demonstrate clear understanding

2nd Year:

  • Learn about the manufacturer supplier accounts and assist with reconciliations
  • Learn about the central admin team and assist with day-to-day tasks
  • Learn about and assist with the preparation of month end centralised journals ensuring they are posted in time for the accountants to complete their management accounts
  • Learn about and assist with group cashflow reporting
  • Build on your 1st year knowledge to support the hub finance teams and take ownership of tasks as required

3rd Year:

  • Learn about the management and supervision of the hub finance team
  • Learn how to carry out regular VAT checks in preparation for the quarterly VAT returns
  • Learn how to prepare and review centralised finance hub balance sheets monthly
  • Learn how to reconcile and report on group funding
  • Assist with PO authorisations where required
  • Build on your previous knowledge to support the hub finance teams and take ownership of tasks as required
  • Prepare and lead finance hub presentations to the team each quarter
  • Be a mentor to 1st & 2nd year accounts apprentices

Where you'll work

Brighton Rd
Stockport
SK4 2BE

Training

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

Training provider

SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

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.

More training information

  • Training will be with Swarm Training, a national apprenticeship provider in the UK
  • The successful candidate will work towards a Level 2 Finance qualification, which takes 12-18 months to complete
  • The apprentice must complete a minimum of 6 hours per week during working hours, with monthly training sessions conducted by a tutor, with tasks assigned to be completed during those hours

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade C/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

  • Communication skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Hardworking and eager to learn
  • Interest in Accounting

About this employer

LSH Auto is proud to be part of a globally respected and world-renowned premium car dealership group, with a heritage spanning over 45 years. Operating more than 143 Mercedes-Benz dealerships worldwide, LSH Auto serves customers across diverse markets including China, Australia, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, and more recently, Germany and the United Kingdom. In the UK, LSH Auto continues to set industry standards through its state-of-the-art facilities, These include Mercedes-Benz of Stockport, one of the largest Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Europe, and Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham, which is home to the UK’s first Mercedes-Benz Used Car Centre of Excellence. With a commitment to excellence in service, innovation, and customer experience, LSH Auto is at the forefront of automotive retailing.

https://www.lshauto.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 23 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Free onsite staff gym
  • Team social events
  • Wellbeing Support
  • Supportive, family-like team environment
  • Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
  • Platinum Plus Rewards Scheme
  • Company Pension
  • Colleague Car
  • Purchase Scheme

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • After successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is a possible full-time position available for the right candidate including progression and further apprenticeship training

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044705.

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Closes in 16 days (Monday 10 August 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.