Accounts & Bookkeeping Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeship provider is seeking a motivated Accounts and Bookkeeping Apprentice to join their team in Clitheroe. This position offers an excellent opportunity to start a career in finance, where you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the finance team with various bookkeeping tasks. The role requires no prior experience, just a willingness to learn and strong attention to detail. You will receive full training towards your qualification, contributing to a supportive and collaborative workplace environment.

Benefits

Full training and support

Practical work experience

Opportunities for growth

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training will be provided.
• Interest in finance, accounts, or business administration.
• Eligible for apprenticeship programme.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and bills accurately.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accounts.
• Support financial reporting and assist with debts.
• Maintain complete and accurate financial records.
• Provide administrative support to the finance team.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Good numerical skills

Confident communication skills

Organised and reliable

Basic computer skills

Education

GCSE in Maths and English (grade A*-C/9-4)

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a motivated, detail‑oriented Accounts and Bookkeeping Apprentice to join our team. The role is ideal for someone looking to start a career in finance or administration. You will gain practical, hands‑on experience while supporting our finance team with day‑to‑day bookkeeping and accounting tasks.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. 40 hours a week.

Start date

Monday 12 January 2026

Duration

1 year

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

• Process Invoices & Bills: Accurately input supplier bills, customer invoices, and expense records into our accounting system.
• Bank Reconciliation: Match incoming and outgoing bank payments to the accounting ledger and maintain up‑to‑date reconciled accounts.
• Financial Reporting Support: Extract, organise, and prepare standard financial reports from our accounting software as required.
• Debt Chasing: Assist with credit control by following up with customers regarding outstanding payments in a professional and courteous manner.
• Record Maintenance: Ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and easily accessible.
• General Bookkeeping Duties: Assist with tasks such as updating ledgers, checking balances, maintaining transaction records, and filing documentation.
• Administrative Support: Provide day‑to‑day assistance to the finance team with ad‑hoc tasks as needed, as well as general office administrative duties.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good numerical skills.
• Confident communication skills, especially when speaking with customers.
• Organised, reliable, and willing to learn.
• Basic computer skills (Excel/Google Sheets familiarity is a plus).
• Ability to follow established processes and work to deadlines.

Requirements

• No prior experience required – training will be provided.
• Interest in finance, accounts, or business administration.
• Eligible for an apprenticeship programme.
• GCSE in Maths and English (grade A*‑C/9‑4).

What We Offer

• Full training and support towards your bookkeeping/accounting apprenticeship qualification.
• Practical, real‑world experience in a supportive environment.
• Opportunities for growth within the company.
• Friendly, collaborative team culture.

Where you'll work

144 Bawdlands
Clitheroe
BB7 2LA

Training

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

Training provider

BURNLEY COLLEGE

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

What you’ll learn

• Record transactional data.
• Use the organisation's standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
• Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
• Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
• Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
• Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Training schedule

Day‑release will take place at Burnley College.

Essential qualifications

GCSE in Maths and English (grade A*‑C/9‑4).

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skillsNumber skills
• Reliable
• Willing to learn
• Basic computer skills

About this employer

Assistive Technology and Training provides in‑work support through assessments, training, and software, including workplace assessments and software solutions.

After this apprenticeship

Potential progression into full‑time employment.

Contact

BURNLEY COLLEGE

Reference code

VAC2000002869.

Apply now

Closes in 18 days (Wednesday 17 December 2025 at 11:59pm).