Assistant Accountant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Stockport; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilde Civil invites applications for an Assistant Accountant Apprentice in Stockport. The role offers a structured development programme with a clear pathway toward becoming a Finance Manager. 37 hours per week, start date 4 January 2027, based at Brindley Lodge, Stockport.

You will study for a Level 2 accounting apprenticeship with Trafford and Stockport College Group. The role combines on‑the‑job training with essential accounting tasks and progression toward AAT Level 4, with a focus on

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (grade 4) required.
• Willingness to learn and attention to detail.
• Good communication and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of finance and accounting activities while studying toward a recognised accountancy qualification.
• Gain exposure to management accounting, financial reporting, cashflow and business performance reporting.
• Assist with month-end accounting procedures and VAT return preparation.
• Assist with year-end accounting activities.
• Provide general administrative support to the Finance Team.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Number skills

High level of accuracy

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE English (grade 4)

GCSE Maths (grade 4)

Job description

Summary

We are seeking an ambitious and motivated individual to join our Finance Team as an Assistant Accountant Apprentice, with a structured development programme and a clear pathway towards becoming a future Finance Manager.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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This role is based within our Stockport office and is a full-time position, offering the opportunity to gain practical experience across the Finance Team whilst undertaking a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours Standard 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. 37 hours a week

Start date Monday 4 January 2027

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

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the role will involve supporting the delivery of finance and accounting activities across the business whilst studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification.

You will gain exposure to all aspects of the finance function, including management accounting, financial reporting, cashflow management and business performance reporting.

As your experience develops, your responsibilities will increase, providing a clear progression route into senior finance roles within the business.

The role will involve:

• Processing purchase invoices and supplier payments.
• Assisting with sales invoicing and credit control activities.
• Processing employee expenses and maintaining accounting records.
• Supporting payroll administration.
• Performing bank reconciliations.
• Assisting with month-end accounting procedures and VAT return preparation.
• Supporting financial reporting, management information and cashflow reporting.
• Assisting with project profitability reporting, Work in Progress (WIP) monitoring and budget monitoring.
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts and financial analysis.
• Maintaining finance systems and supporting process improvements.
• Assisting with year-end accounting activities.
• Providing general administrative support to the Finance Team and wider business as required.

Where you'll work

BRINDLEY LODGE
ADCROFT STREET
STOCKPORT
SK1 3HZ

Training

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

Training provider

THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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What you'll learn Course contents

• 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.
• 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 based at the Stretford campus.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Number skills
• High level of accuracy
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn

About this employer

An established, independently owned civil and structural engineering consultancy, employing over 100 professional staff across our offices in London, Stockport and Liverpool.

We provide professional engineering services across rail, highways, buildings and infrastructure sectors throughout the UK.

http://www.wildecivil.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in accounting and finance whilst gaining practical experience within a successful professional services business.

The successful candidate will undertake a Level 2 / 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship, with progression to AAT Level 4 and the opportunity to pursue further professional qualifications.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP

Apprenticeships

[e-mail]

0161 886 7461

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062944.