Assistant Accountant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Bolton; On-site; GBP 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting services provider in Bolton is offering a Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship, providing a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in accounting and finance. The apprentice will support the finance team while learning valuable skills including bookkeeping, financial analysis, and compliance with regulations. Successful candidates may be offered a permanent role following the apprenticeship. This position offers a wage of £14,736 per year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recording financial transactions using accounting software.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and statements.
• Learn to calculate and analyse business costs.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Contribute to identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Support the finance team in day-to-day activities.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Education

GCSE in English (grade 4)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4)

Job description

Summary

This is a Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship role – split 80/20 between working and learning with the employer gaining valuable hands‑on skills, and learning & gaining qualifications with Solveway Apprenticeships!

Wage

£14,736 a year

£14,736 for the first 12 months, raising to the national minimum wage after

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm (38 hours a week)

Start date

Wednesday 28 January 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Bookkeeping and Financial Records

• Assist in recording financial transactions using accounting software.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and statements.

Costing and Financial Analysis

• Learn to calculate and analyse business costs.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Contribute to identifying cost‑saving opportunities.

Business Awareness and Compliance

• Develop an understanding of the financial environment and business operations.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Support the finance team in day‑to‑day activities.

Where you'll work

353 HALLIWELL ROAD
BOLTON
BL1 8DF

Training

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

Training provider

SOLVEWAY LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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.

Training schedule

Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

• Training will be one day a week and we provide flexible options of classroom training in our offices in Hertfordshire, as well as Live online learning options.
• We provide full support with a work coach to ensure you have a positive and successful experience on the apprenticeship programme.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• GCSE in English (grade 4)
• GCSE in Maths (grade 4)

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

About this employer

At TaxAssist Accountants Bolton, our goal is to support your business's growth and ensure its financial success. Our skilled team, led by David Nayar, is dedicated to delivering customised, straightforward, professional advice to help you achieve your goals.

https://www.taxassist.co.uk/accountants/bolton

After this apprenticeship

• Permenant role to follow

Contact

SOLVEWAY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000002846.

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Closes on Tuesday 27 January 2026

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