Bookkeeping Apprentice

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

Job summary

A leading company is offering a full-time finance apprenticeship in Bury. The role includes daily bank reconciliations, maintaining financial records, and processing transactions. Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience and training, with the potential for a permanent position after completion of the apprenticeship.

Benefits

Free car parking on site

Business attire dress code

Long-term career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths required.
• Proficiency in accounting software is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Daily bank reconciliations and maintaining financial records.
• Processing accounts payable and receivable transactions efficiently.
• Helping to prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Education

GCSE in English (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)

GCSE in Maths (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a full time office based finance apprentice to join our friendly team. The role will incorporate varied duties covering daily bank postings, purchase ledger and other general accounting duties. You will work alongside the wider finance team to ensure accurate posting and recording of transactions for multiple clients.

Wage
£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours Monday to Friday 9.00am- 5.00pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date
Monday 23 June 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

• Daily bank reconciliations
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records for multiple clients
• Processing accounts payable and receivable transactions efficiently
• Helping to prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Identifying discrepancies and resolving issues related to financial data
• Supporting the finance team with other accounting and business support tasks

Where you'll work

8 Longsight Road
Holcombe Brook
Ramsbottom
Bury
BL0 9TD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BURY COLLEGE

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

• Assistant Accountant L3 Apprenticeship Standard
• This qualification requires weekly college attendance

Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)
• Maths (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)

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
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

You'll be working in a modern office environment amongst a friendly team for a fast-paced, supportive growing business based in Holcombe Brook, Bury. We are looking to invest in an apprentice who wants to progress and grow in a company that offers excellent long-term career progression, is forward thinking and customer focused. Requirements:
• Proficiency in accounting software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks) is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with clients and team members.
About this company
Cura Accounting Ltd is a dynamic accounting firm that provides management accounts, payroll, credit control, project work and bookkeeping services across a diverse range of sectors. Our relaxed yet professional culture is driven by continuous investment in our staff, ensuring we leverage the latest technologies to keep our clients ahead of the competition. We are the alternative to employing full time staff for your all round finance needs.

https://www.cura-accounting.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

The successful candidate will have access to free car parking on site and dress code is business attire with no need for a uniform.
After this apprenticeship

• We are offering the right person a long-term career and a permanent position within the company upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BURY COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000320169.
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Closes in 24 days (Friday 13 June 2025)

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Company's application instructions

Please click on the link below. Complete the form at the bottom of the vacancy with your details and attach a copy of your CV. A member of the Bury College apprenticeship team will then be in touch regarding your application.