ACC05 Assistant Accountant Apprentice at BRJF ACCOUNTANTS LTD

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Euxton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm seeks an Assistant Accountant Apprentice to join their compliance team in Euxton. The successful candidate will support an array of financial tasks while pursuing a professional qualification, preparing for a future in finance with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English & Maths required.
• A Levels or BTECs in 3 subjects preferred.
• Driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance team with payroll, bookkeeping, and VAT returns.
• Perform client onboarding support and administrative tasks.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Problem solving skills

Number skills

Education

GCSE in English & Maths (grade A*-C / 9-4)

A Level or BTEC in 3 studies or equivalent (grade A*-C / 9-4)

Job description

ACC05 Assistant Accountant Apprentice at BRJF ACCOUNTANTS LTD

Summary
The apprentice will be part of a small compliance team, supporting in the delivery of daily/weekly/monthly tasks. The apprentice will report into the management accountant, but will have direct communication channels with the director. They will have a variety of tasks, listed below.

Wage
£14,144 a year

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Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours 8.30 - 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday (30 mins Lunch) 8.30 - 12.30pm Friday (Does not include Lunch).
34 hours a week

Start date
Monday 1 September 2025

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

Support compliance team with daily/monthly responsibilities by completing following tasks:

Lower level payroll duties, Bookkeeping, Anti-Money Laundering Check, Client onboarding support, Administrational tasks, VAT Returns.

Looking for enthusiastic college leaver who wants to move into the finance sector, with opportunities to progress their career within a small business.

Where you'll work

UNIT 12
GUEST HOUSE FARM
RUNSHAW LANE
EUXTON
PR7 6HD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

RUNSHAW COLLEGE

Your training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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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.

Your training plan

This apprenticeship requires you to attend college 1-day week. You will be assessed through written work, verbal discussion and observation throughout your training.

More training information

Training will be provided by Runshaw College

EPA (End Point Assessment) - Towards the final few months of the apprenticeship you will complete your End Point Assessment. This includes a structured interview (supported by a portfolio of evidence summary) and an exam. Both assessment methods will be conducted and graded by an independent EPAO.

Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE in:
English & Maths (grade A*-C / 9-4)
A Level in:
or BTEC In 3 studies or equivalent (grade A*-C / 9-4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills

Other requirements

Driving license required.
About this company
CHARTERED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS, BASED IN EUXTON, CHORLEY. SMALL FAMILY PRACTICE, CURRENTLY HAVE THREE EMPLOUYEES.

http://WWW.BRJFACCOUNTANTS.COM (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship

Progression onto Level 3, Level 4 & Professional Qualifications (Cima/ACCA/ACA).

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RUNSHAW COLLEGE

Hayley James

[e-mail]

01772418609

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326558.
Apply now
Closes on Saturday 16 August 2025

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