Apprentice Accountant

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a friendly team in the heart of Macclesfield and kickstart your career with an AAT Level 3 apprenticeship. This exciting opportunity allows you to gain hands-on experience in the accounting field, preparing financial statements, tax returns, and managing day-to-day administration. You'll work closely with clients, providing essential support while developing your professional skills. With a commitment to your well-being and growth, this apprenticeship offers a pathway to further qualifications, including the potential to advance to AAT Level 4. Embrace this chance to learn and grow in a supportive environment!

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Essential GCSE qualifications in English and Maths.
• Desirable A Level in Maths.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and tax returns for clients.
• Carry out day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll tasks.
• Assist with company secretarial work and general office duties.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Number skills

Education

GCSE in English (grade 5)

GCSE in Maths (grade 5)

A Level in Maths (grade C)

Job description

Summary
Join a friendly team in the centre of Macclesfield! Start your career today with an AAT level 3 apprenticeship with Josolyne LLP and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience including preparing financial statements, tax returns and carrying out day to day administration.

Wage
£16,500 a year

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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours Monday to Friday, from 9.00am to 5.15pm (flexi time available).
37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date
Monday 1 September 2025

Duration
1 year 6 months

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

Duties will include:

• Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Prepare corporation tax returns and advise the client of tax liabilities
• Carry out day to day bookkeeping and payroll using various accounting software
• Prepare VAT returns
• Carry out company secretarial work i.e. company formations, confirmation statements etc
• General office duties as and when required

Where you'll work

Merchant Exchange
Castle House
Waters Green
Macclesfield
SK11 6JX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn
Course contents

• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Your training plan

Professional Accounting Taxation Technician Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT with the potential to move on to AAT Level 4.

A key role within any accountancy and finance function, individuals undertaking this apprenticeship will hone their ability to create, verify and review accurate and timely financial information. This apprenticeship can suit a variety of financial functions.

Training and training location to be confirmed.

Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 5)
• Maths (grade 5)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:
Maths (grade C)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Number skills

About this company
An independent accountancy practice based in the centre of Macclesfield with a varied client base.

https://www.josolyne.co.uk (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship

Potential to move on to AAT level 4.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000319596.
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Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025

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• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.