AAT Management Accountant Apprenticeship

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

New Technology Group Holdings PLC is offering a Level 3 AAT apprenticeship in Chorley. You will join as a Management Accountant Apprentice, providing administrative and accounting support to the finance team while working towards the AAT Level 3 qualification.

You will gain hands-on experience in a hybrid working setup, with a 40-hour week and a start date of 26 October 2026. The apprenticeship offers study support and on-the-job training to develop your accounting skills.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications: GCSE Maths and English (grade 5+).
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications or experience; apprenticeship can be adjusted.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and accounting support for the finance department.
• Assist in timely production of financial management information and reporting packs.
• Contribute to the overall company strategy with ad-hoc projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisation skills

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

Summary

Are you looking to build a long‑term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Kickstart your career today with a Level 3 AAT apprenticeship with New Technology Group Holdings PLC and Kaplan. You will be dealing with accounts and communication with clients whilst working towards the AAT Level 3 qualification.

Wage

£18,000 a year

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the office, with the option to work Tuesday and Thursday from home.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 26 October 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

We are looking for a Management Accountant Apprentice to join our team!

As a Management Accountant Apprentice, your role is to provide administrative and accounting support for the finance department, working with and assisting colleagues in the timely production of financial management information and reporting packs, contributing to the success of the overall New Technology Group strategy.

The Company will invest in you through study support to attain a professional qualification, and you will be encouraged to work on ad‑hoc projects to broaden your skills base. If you have the skills and can‑do attitude, we would love to hear from you.

We operate a structured hybrid working scheme to support our employees in their work‑life balance.

Office working days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Tuesdays and Thursdays are working from home days.

Where you’ll work

Dawson House

Eaton Avenue

Chorley

PR7 7NA

Training provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

What you’ll learn

• Assist with the investigation of, 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 escalated 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Assist with the investigation of, 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 escalated 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function.

Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.

You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns. You'll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4.

To pass this level you will need to study the following four units:

• Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS).
• Management Accounting Techniques (MATS).
• Tax Processes for Business (TPFB).
• Business Awareness (BUAW).

Requirements

• Essential qualifications
  GCSE in:
  Maths & English (grade 5 and 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
• IT skills
• Organisation skills

About this employer

We are a small, private technology company based in the North West of the country with most of our employees coming from the surrounding areas. We work hard but encourage a relaxed and supportive environment. We work by our values; team work, hard work, humility and compassion. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting a career in Finance, joining a supportive, dynamic, fun, hybrid working team. A fantastic career opportunity for an enthusiastic, ambitious go-getter to develop in an exciting, ever-growing industry!

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non‑visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You'll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

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

Potential for a permanent position as a Management Accountant and ongoing training.