Accounting Apprenticeship

BTG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support for professional qualifications

On-the-job training

Access to Colleague Networks

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Manchester is seeking candidates interested in kick-starting their careers as qualified accountants. Over 5-6 years, you will gain practical experience while studying for your qualifications. Responsibilities include assisting with financial information, supporting operations, and communicating with external parties. Essential requirements are 3 A-levels or equivalent and strong communication skills. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 A-levels or equivalent at A* to C.
• Must have 9 to 4 grades in Maths and English at GCSE or equivalent.
• Must be self-motivated and able to combine study and work.
• Ability to communicate well with both colleagues and external parties
• Natural curiosity and desire to solve problems
• Self-motivation and ability to combine study and work

Responsibilities

• Gain practical experience and valuable skills.
• Support day-to-day operations in financial cases.
• Communicate with stakeholders on insolvency matters.
• Communicate with stakeholders such as accountants and solicitors on insolvency matters
• Gain knowledge of dealing with distressed companies across industries
• Based in Manchester with some on-site and other offices involvement

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Self-Motivation

Self-motivation

Curiosity

Education

3 A-levels or equivalent at A* to C

9 to 4 in Maths and English at GCSE or equivalent

Job description

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.

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

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.

What will you do?

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

What will we do?

• Support you to fast track your career and cover the costs of your study to achieve your professional qualifications
• Provide on-the job training and exposure to a wide range of industries and experiences
• Regularly check in to make sure you’re meeting your personal goals
• Help you grow by supporting you to learn new skills, build technical knowledge alongside your professional development
• Give you the opportunity to build your network across our Group and make a difference be being part of our Colleague Networks who drive change
• Provide a competitive salary and benefits package

What we are looking for

We are looking for the following from a candidate:

• 3 A-levels or equivalent at A* to C (obtained or predicted)
• 9 to 4 in Maths and English at GCSE or equivalent
• Desire to work in a professional services environment
• Ability to communicate well with both colleagues and external parties
• Natural curiosity and desire to solve problems
• Self-motivation and ability to combine study and work

Are you interested?

If you’re interested in kick starting your career at a leading professional services firm, then please get in touch, to apply all you need to do is…

• Send your CV to [e-mail] - in your CV we’re looking to learn about any qualifications you have, any work experience and your passions, interests and hobbies.
• Briefly tell us why you’d be excited to join our team.

We’d love to hear from you!

Closing date for submission is Friday 10 April 2026 with a view to successful applicants being invited for interviews in the two weeks commencing 20 and 27 April 2026.