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Accounts or finance assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship

P.B. Syddall & Co

Apprenticeship
Bolton£14,560 per yearA-levels or equivalentTech & DigitalPosted 11 March 2026
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About this role

Wage: £14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Training course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours: Office‑based role, working 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with no home working.
Start date: Monday 20 April 2026
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic Accountancy apprentice. This is an 18 – 24 month apprenticeship where you will gain hands on experience, leading to a recognised AAT qualification.

Wage £14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) Hours Office‑based role, working 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with no home working. 35 hours a week Start date Monday 20 April 2026 Duration 1 year 6 months Positions available 1

What you'll do at work

Reconciling client bank accounts and credit card statements. Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns. Preparing year‑end accounts and tax returns. Supporting general administrative tasks.

Where you'll work

GRAFTON HOUSE81 CHORLEY OLD ROADBOLTONBL1 3AJ

Training

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

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

The apprentice will work towards the AAT qualification alongside gaining on‑the‑job experience in the office.

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade GCSE grade 5 or above.)Maths (grade GCSE grade 5 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 skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

About this employer

As accountants and business advisers who know what it takes to be successful, we’re ready to help our clients understand how their accounts work, giving them the power to make the best business decisions they can.

By providing straight-talking but approachable advice, our team aims to provide each of its clients the tools they need to ensure they’re tax-efficient and as profitable as possible.

After this apprenticeship

Demonstrating a commitment to passing exams and engaging in continuous professional development.

What you need

  • GCSE in:
  • English (grade GCSE grade 5 or above.)Maths (grade GCSE grade 5 or above.)
  • Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

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