Accounts Assistant Apprentice / Entry Level Apprenticeship (AWDO-C14120) in Macclesfield)

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

Job summary

A dynamic finance firm in Macclesfield is seeking an Accounts Assistant Apprentice to develop skills in bookkeeping and invoicing while working towards AAT Level 2. No experience is required; complete training is provided. Ideal for those starting a career in finance, the role offers a full-time apprenticeship with competitive pay and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Employee Mentoring Programme

Free Gym Membership

Company Pension

Total Holiday Package of 31 Days

Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Must be interested in achieving AAT Level 2 qualification.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Professional attitude with respect for confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support customer and supplier setup by verifying account details.
• Process orders and invoices with correct coding.
• Respond to finance queries from colleagues and clients.
• Manage shared inboxes monitoring and replying to emails.

Skills

Attention to detail

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.

APPLY TODAY

Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Accounts Assistant Apprentice include:

• 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. CVs 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