Accounting Apprentice

Wage: £15,125 a year
Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.15pm
Start date: Monday 7 September 2026
Duration: 1 year
Positions available: 2

Summary

Are you thinking about your options after college?  Are you looking to become a qualified accountant? If university is not for you then why not start working towards a professional qualification whilst working at a leading professional services firm, gaining valuable experience and earning a salary.

Wage £15,125 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Hours Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.15pm 36 hours 15 minutes a week Start date Monday 7 September 2026 Duration 1 year Positions available 2

What you'll do at work

We have exciting opportunities available to work in our central Manchester office within our Corporate Restructuring and Recovery Team with support being provided to achieve a professional accountancy qualification.

Over 5 or 6 years you will study towards becoming a qualified accountant and during this time you will:

Gain practical experience and valuable skills whilst bringing your studies to life Be part of a team supporting the day-to-day operations and functions and get involved in interesting cases Use your insights and skills to analyse financial information, prepare statutory reports and documents Communicate with key stakeholders, such as Accountants and Solicitors on formal insolvency matters Gain knowledge and experience of dealing with limited companies in financial distress from a wide range of industries and sectors Be predominantly based in our Manchester office with a supportive team around you, occasionally working out on site and other offices

Where you'll work

340 DeansgateManchesterM3 4LY

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:

Maths and English (grade 9-4)

A Level in:

Any three subjects (grade A* - C)

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

Skills

Communication skillsOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingSelf motivation

About this employer

BTG Begbies Traynor is the market leader in business rescue and recovery supporting financially distressed businesses with turnaround, restructuring and closure options.

http://apprenticesmanchester@btguk.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Level 3 and 4 AAT with the option of continuing into L7 ACCA