Accounts Assistant Apprentice / Entry Level Apprenticeship

AWD online; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance training provider in the UK seeks an Accounts Assistant Apprentice. This role offers an excellent opportunity to start your career in finance with full training towards the AAT Level 2 qualification. Responsibilities include processing invoices, maintaining records, and customer service. No experience is needed. Benefits include a mentoring program, gym membership, and a total holiday package of 31 days.

Benefits

Employee Mentoring Programme

Free Onsite Parking

Free Gym Membership

Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan

Company Pension

Total Holiday Package of 31 Days

Early Friday Finishes

Qualifications

• Must be interested in achieving AAT Level 2 qualification.
• Ability to meet study deadlines for AAT Level 2.
• Professional attitude with respect for confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing invoices and maintaining financial records.
• Verify and update account details for customers and suppliers.
• Produce accurate sales invoices and credit notes.
• Respond to finance queries from colleagues and clients.
• Maintain CRM records and finance software.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Proactive approach

Education

Minimum of 3 GCSEs Grade 5 or above in Maths and English

Tools

MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Entry Level Apprenticeship | Accounts Assistant Apprentice

An excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in finance, developing skills in bookkeeping, invoicing, data entry and CRM systems while working towards AAT Level 2.

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – FULL APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROVIDED

This is an ideal position for someone looking to start their career in accountancy / finance or for those looking for a career change.

SALARY: £7.55 per Hour + Benefits including Full Training

LOCATION: Macclesfield, Cheshire, North West England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Apprenticeship 15 Month Fixed Term Contract (Potential to go permanent)

PLEASE NOTE: You MUST be interested in achieving AAT level 2 qualification

Apprenticeship Training

• Level 2 AAT – up to 15 months
• 20% off the job learning within the workplace with Macclesfield College

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Accounts Assistant Apprentice within a growing finance and administration team. This role combines hands‑on finance support with structured study towards AAT Level 2.

As an Accounts Assistant Apprentice you will assist with processing invoices, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting colleagues with queries. You will help keep systems updated and develop key skills in bookkeeping, reconciliations and customer service.

The Accounts Assistant Apprentice role is ideal for someone organised, motivated and eager to learn, with a genuine interest in finance and administrative support.

Duties

• Supporting Customer and Supplier Setup: Verify and update account details
• Processing Orders and Invoices: Ensure correct coding and authorisation
• Creating Sales Invoices and Credit Notes: Produce accurate documentation
• Responding to Finance Queries: Provide information to colleagues and clients
• Managing Shared Inboxes: Monitor and reply to incoming emails
• Updating Systems: Maintain CRM records, finance software and communication tools
• Handling Queries: Assist customers, suppliers and colleagues by phone and face to face
• General Administration: File records, scan documents, support stock checks and maintain logs

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs Grade 5 or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English, ensuring competency in numeracy and clear written communication
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to meet study deadlines for AAT Level 2
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Proactive approach with willingness to learn
• Professional attitude with respect for confidentiality
• Competent using MS Office 365 including Word, Excel and Outlook

Benefits

• Employee Mentoring Programme
• Company Events
• Free Onsite Parking
• Free Gym Membership
• Modern Open Plan Office
• Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Company Pension
• Total Holiday Package of 31 Days
• Employer-Sponsored Office Attire
• Early Friday Finishes

How to Apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-C14120