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Accounts or finance assistant Apprenticeship

SCCA LTD

Apprenticeship
Bolton£15,600 per yearA-levels or equivalentTech & DigitalPosted 24 March 2026
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Application deadline: 24 April 2026

About this role

Wage: £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Training course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday - flexible working available with one day at college, shifts TBC.
Start date: Friday 8 May 2026
Duration: 1 year
Positions available: 1

Summary

Join our dynamic team as an AAT Apprentice. This role offers hands-on experience in various accounting and administrative tasks, providing a strong foundation for a career in accounting. Ideal for those keen to develop practical skills in a supportive environment.

Wage £15,600 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 Monday to Friday - flexible working available with one day at college, shifts TBC. 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Friday 8 May 2026 Duration 1 year Positions available 1

What you'll do at work

Supporting the accounts and audit teams with basic accounts work. Supporting payroll processing and financial report preparation.

Where you'll work

STUDIO 3316 - 322 CHORLEY OLD ROADBOLTONBL1 4JU

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 an AAT qualification, attending college weekly. The course will cover essential accounting principles and practical applications, preparing the apprentice for a successful career in accountancy.

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 9-5)Maths (grade 9-5)

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 skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsTeam workingInitiative

About this employer

Where we add real value is what we facilitate you to do with the numbers and insight we develop, over and above our core statutory services. We measure our success in yours. This requires a broad skill set, to provide the wrap-around accelerator services that deliver a tangible contribution to your performance, and peace of mind.

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

After this apprenticeship

The apprentice will have the opportunity to progress within the company, potentially moving into a permanent accounting role.

What you need

  • GCSE in:
  • English (grade 9-5)Maths (grade 9-5)
  • 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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