Accounting + Advisory Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant accounting firm in Blackburn seeks an enthusiastic apprentice to join their program. You will gain practical experience while studying for a Professional Accounting Technician Level 4 qualification. Responsibilities include preparing accounts, tax computations, and working with various accounting software. This role offers competitive pay, extensive training, and opportunities for further development after the apprenticeship.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday per annum + bank holidays

On-site free parking

Employer pension contribution of 8%

Weekly flexi-time overtime

Paid sick leave

Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts both in the firm’s offices and at client premises.
• Preparation of tax computations, with assistance as necessary.
• Use a variety of accountancy software packages including Xero, QBO, and Sage.
• Assisting Accounts and Advisory team duties.
• Communicate progress effectively within the team.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE in English (grade 5 or above)

GCSE in Maths (grade 5 or above)

Job description

Summary

Voted in the UK Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers Rankings, you will be joining our apprenticeship programme which will give you the skills and support you need to unlock a future full of new opportunities and experiences within the world of Accounting + Advisory. You will enjoy a combination of on‑the‑job learning and structured training.

Wage

£14,231.75 to £23,015.85, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Apprentice salary review

Apprentice’s salaries and promotions are typically reviewed after the first 12 months, and regularly thereafter following performance and exam success.

Training course

Professional Accounting Technician (Level 4)

Hours

Monday to Friday, working hours to be confirmed
36 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years

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

• Preparation of accounts both in the firm’s offices and at client premises
• Preparation of tax computations, where assistance will be given as necessary
• Use a variety of accountancy software packages including Xero, QBO, and Sage
• Assisting with Accounts and Advisory team duties and providing ad hoc help to clients
• You will be expected to have great communication skills to work within a team, keeping everyone up to date with the progress you are making
• This role can be based in Blackburn or Bury

Where you’ll work

GREENBANK TECHNOLOGY PARK
CHALLENGE WAY
BLACKBURN
BB1 5QB

Training

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

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION LIMITED

Training course

Professional Accounting Technician (Level 4)

Course contents

• Collate and analyse financial information and show how that information can be used most effectively to support value creation within an organisation.
• Apply accounting principles and adhere to legislation to ensure records are accurate and compliant with law or company policy when delivering accounting activities, such as the financial accounting of single entities, limited companies or partnerships or management accounting activities for an organisation.
• Apply professional scepticism when undertaking accounting activities to inform and evaluate decision making on the content of true and fair accounts, being alert to conditions that may indicate possible misstatement of financial information due to error or fraud, establishing the facts sensitively and being aware of unconscious bias.
• Interpret financial information for accounting purposes, such as using judgement to determine the correct way to report or account for transaction or undertaking ratio analysis.
• Participate in or support others with quality improvement activities, for example the improvement of personal working practices.
• Use software packages to assist with accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Deliver accounting tasks with a critical eye to transactions and trends, demonstrating a ‘right first time’ approach.
• Use workload management principles to plan, organise and prioritise own tasks, and manage time effectively.
• Use accounting information to add value to the organisation through data visualisations, analysis and interpretation, and communicate financial information in a way that facilitates understanding for non‑finance stakeholders.
• Communicate accounting information through a variety of media to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required, considering the risks and benefits to the organisation of social media and other digital applications.
• Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver accounting tasks, recognising the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Training schedule

You’ll be working towards a Level 3/4 Professional accounting apprenticeship standard.

PM+M believes that its most valuable resource is its team members. The continued success of the organisation depends upon having highly motivated people with proper skills in the right job at the right time. We recognise the need to offer all team members a clear path of progression within the business.

Therefore, as part of this programme, we will provide a study package towards the AAT Qualification Level 3 and Level 4, including study leave, and will mentor you through your qualification journey. Once the qualification has been achieved, we would look at further training opportunities to help develop your career, such as the ACCA or ACA, to become Chartered.

We also provide a complementary range of internal training opportunities to ensure that you maximise your potential in areas such as becoming a trusted adviser, how to network, presentation skills etc with opportunities for progression around the firm.

We have 6 monthly reflect and act conversations to ensure your development is on track, with optional monthly 1‑2‑1s. You will also have a buddy and opportunity for a mentor.

We also encourage you to get involved in wider firm initiatives and have your say on how we can progress on our journey towards being the best North West firm of finance professionals.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• GCSE in English (grade 5 or above)
• GCSE in Maths (grade 5 or 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
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

About this employer

We are a vibrant, dynamic and award‑winning firm of Chartered Accountants and business advisers, with offices in Blackburn and Bury, covering East Lancashire, Greater Manchester and beyond. Our vision is to be the best North West firm of finance professionals and we want great people to join our team and help us do that. We are proud of our inclusivity and diversity, encouraging people to be the best they can be and to be involved, no matter their level of experience or role.

Company benefits

25 days’ holiday per annum + bank holidays
On site free parking
Employer pension contribution of 8%
Weekly flexi time overtime
Hybrid working dress for your day policy and dress down Fridays
Paid sick leave
Plus, more

After this apprenticeship

Once the Level 3/4 AAT qualification has been achieved we would look at further training opportunities to help develop your career, typically followed by the ACA or ACCA to become Chartered.

The contact for this apprenticeship is

FIRST INTUITION LIMITED

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The reference code for this apprenticeship is

VAC1000347946

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Closes on Thursday 8 January 2026

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