Accountant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Crewe; On-site; GBP 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in Crewe is looking for an Accounts Administration Apprentice to support various financial tasks, including VAT returns and payroll. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths at a grade 7/B. The role offers hands-on training, and the pay is £15,000 per year, with Monday to Friday working hours.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths at grade B or above.
• Good communication and IT skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Post transactions and process invoices.
• Maintain cloud-based bookkeeping software.
• Assist with VAT returns and monthly payroll.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Initiative

Education

GCSE in English (grade 7/B)

GCSE in Maths (grade 7/B)

Job description

Summary

A new opportunity has arisen at Beaufort Chancery Ltd for an Accounts Administration Apprentice to work in a growing business with lots of opportunities. Duties will include VAT return downloads and electronic filing, monthly payroll, plus more.

Wage £15,000 a year

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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date Monday 3 November 2025

Duration 1 year 3 months

Positions available 1

What you'll do at work

• Transaction posting
• Using Cloud-based bookkeeping software
• Invoice processing
• Information requests from clients
• Bank statement downloads & electronic import to Cloud accounting system
• VAT return downloads and electronic filing
• Monthly payroll
• Filing Companies House Confirmation Statements
• Analysis work in Excel
• General scanning and filing
• Ad-hoc projects and general support with running the office

Where you'll work

Suite 11 The Old Fuel Depot
Twemlow Lane
Crewe
CW4 8GJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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 escal... (duplicate items continue as in original content)

Training schedule

The training will be done remotely, meaning no day release to Macclesfield College.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• GCSE in: English (grade 7/B)
• GCSE in: Maths (grade 7/B)

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Initiative

About this employer

Beaufort Chancery was established in 2009 and today, we continue to build on our enviable reputation for providing excellent advice and first class service to our business and personal clients alike. We have many clients in the local communities and service businesses, small and large, across numerous sectors.

Contact

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE
Maxim Business Training
[e-mail]
01625410000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343491.

Apply now Closes in 3 days (Tuesday 28 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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