Apprentice Accounts Assistant — Level 3 Finance Training

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Bolton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medi cash health care scheme

Pension scheme

Day off for your birthday

21 days annual leave plus bank hols

Early finish on a Friday

Christmas closure

Job summary

Percy Doughty is offering an apprenticeship for an account assistant in Bolton. You will join the busy accounts team, gaining hands-on experience with varied finance duties while training toward a Level 3 Business Administration qualification.

The apprenticeship runs for 1 year 6 months, with a start date of 2 November 2026 and a salary of £20,280 per year. Training is provided by Salford City College and there may be future progression to a full-time role.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English achieved.
• Enthusiasm for administrative work and learning.
• Willingness to undertake Level 3 Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices onto the system.
• Process staff expenses onto the system.
• Ensure authorisation procedures are followed at all times.
• Manage accounts and invoice filing.
• Code invoices for nominal and VAT and ensure timely payment.
• Chase overdue invoices by phone, email and letter.
• Maintain accurate records of chasing activity.
• Communicate with customers to manage debts as needed.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting to management as requested.
• Assist with month-end processes and reconciliations.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Percy Doughty is offering an apprenticeship for an account assistant in Bolton. You will join the busy accounts team, gaining hands-on experience with varied finance duties while training toward a Level 3 Business Administration qualification.

The apprenticeship runs for 1 year 6 months, with a start date of 2 November 2026 and a salary of £20,280 per year. Training is provided by Salford City College and there may be future progression to a full-time role.