REF AAT02: Accounts Apprentice at WN Accountancy Limited

Wage: £15,808 to £25,114.96, depending on your age
Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Mon – Fri 9.00 – 5.00pm.
Start date: Friday 1 May 2026
Duration: 1 year 3 months
Positions available: 1

Summary

You would be working under the bookkeeping manager, carrying out a variety of bookkeeping tasks and would be involved in basic accounts prep.

Wage £15,808 to £25,114.96, depending on your age National Minimum Wage Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Hours Mon – Fri 9.00 – 5.00pm. 38 hours a week Start date Friday 1 May 2026 Duration 1 year 3 months Positions available 1

What you'll do at work

Purchase and sales ledger, raising and entering invoices in Sage/QuickBooks/Xero Processing sales orders and purchase orders in Sage/QuickBooks/Xero Bank reconciliations VAT returns Processing small monthly payrolls in Sage/QuickBooks/Xero Producing accounts to the trial balance stage Assisting with Balance Sheet reconciliations Assisting with preparation of Statutory and Management Accounts Assistance with preparation of Corporation Tax Returns Assistance with preparation of Personal Tax Returns All other day-to-day accounts/office duties e.g., to maintaining accurate files and enter data in a timely fashion

Where you'll work

3 Mason StreetHorwichBoltonBL6 5QP

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 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.

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

GCSE English (grade A*-C/Grade 9-4 equivalent)GCSE Maths (grade A*-C/Grade 9-4 Equivalent)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

IT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsNumber skillsLogicalPatience

About this employer

ACCOUNTANCY PRACTICE BASED IN HORWICH BOLTON6 EMPLOYEES (INCLUDING 2 X DIRECTORS)YOUNG TEAM

After this apprenticeship

Progression to Chartered Accountant (study paid for)