Apprentice Accountant

Alexander Knight & Co; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career progression

Job summary

Alexander Knight & Co, a Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors practice in Hale, Greater Manchester, invites applications for an Apprentice Accountant. This role offers the chance to pursue an AAT Level 4 qualification with potential progression to becoming a Chartered Accountant.

The firm operates from modern Hale offices and is an authorised training provider, offering a supportive, flexible environment and international training opportunities through its network.

Qualifications

• Numeracy and literacy essential; high attention to detail.
• GCSE Maths and English at highest levels.
• Minimum of 7 GCSEs including Maths & English; 2 A-levels with Maths.
• AAT Level 4 qualification aimed; path to Chartered Accountant.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for the finance function.
• Assist with day-to-day accounting activities including bookkeeping.
• Support with auditing and tax preparation tasks.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

AAT Level 4

GCSE Maths (high level)

GCSE English (high level)

2 A-levels (including Maths)

Job description

Want to start your career in accounting and finance? This exciting new Apprentice Accountant role in Hale, Greater Manchester, could be just what you are looking for…

Who we are looking for:

We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is interested in starting a career in accountancy in finance. This newly created Apprentice Accountant role based in our office in Hale (a beautiful village in Altrincham, Greater Manchester)will enable the successful candidate to achieve a AAT L4 qualification with the potential to go on & study further to become a Chartered Accountant.

Who we are:

We are a firm of Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors & an authorised training provider.

Based in modern offices in the heart of Hale, Greater Manchester, we are a progressive & forward-thinking accountancy practice committed to on-going development in order to best serve the needs of our brilliant team & incredible, loyal clients with a reputation for delivering high quality work through a friendly, pro-active style of accountancy.

Our client base is large & varied across a number of sectors both locally & nationally & we are active members of a renowned global accountancy network.

We promote a positive, professional & inclusive culture within our company & offer a supportive & flexible approach to working which is appreciated by both our staff & clients.

We are cyber-security accredited & also have the ESGmark accreditation for good practice in sustainability. We are also a member of MGI Worldwide which means our colleagues can travel internationally for training and events.

• We appreciate a polite & professional manner, a smart appearance & a level of confidence that enables appropriate engagement with colleagues & clients.
• We value honesty, integrity, responsibility, accountability, reliability, punctuality & self-motivation in our team, and we look for conscientious & trustworthy individuals who can work independently & as part of a team.
• A high level of numeracy & literacy is essential – with a minimum of 7 good GCSE grades (9-6) to include both Maths & English language at the highest levels (8/9) & a minimum of 2 A-levels at grade A/A* (one of which must be Maths).
• Other requirements include excellent organisational skills, consistent, accurate & analytical working methods, plus effective time management, strong communication skills & a high level of attention to detail.
• We offer rapid promotion & excellent career prospects to the right candidate who is keen to learn & progress, plus a competitive salary & numerous additional benefits.

What you’ll do:

• AL4 AAT Accounting Technician (Apprentice Accountant) supports the finance function by maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with day-to-day accounting activities.
• Key responsibilities include: bookkeeping, accounting, auditing & tax preparation.
• The role requires the ability to manage a full time job alongside periods of intense study.

If you are a school leaver this is a brilliant opportunity to get your career started in accountancy and finance.

Alexander Knight & Co isan equal opportunities employerand no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.