Summary Accounting Apprenticeship opportunity for candidate to begin their career in Accounting/finance. You will study for the AAT qualification alongside working in a vibrant and dynamic work environment. Further study support will be offered upon completion of the AAT qualification. Wage £15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) Hours Monday to Thursday, 8:30am - 5:15pm. Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. One of these days will be studying depending on the Training Provider. 40 hours a week Start date Monday 1 September 2025 Duration 3 years Positions available 3 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 You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience Basic bookkeeping, reconciling bank accounts Purchase invoice entry and payment allocation Sales invoice creation and receipt allocation Assisting with credit control duties Maintenance of various ledgers Assisting with intercompany transactions and reconciliations Posting journals Supporting the finance team in order to gain experience and develop wider range of skills Where you'll work Unit 2, Trafford Point Twining Road, Trafford Park Manchester M17 1SH Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) 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 AAT training through day release at training provider Requirements Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. 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 Physical fitness About this employer Manufacturer and Distributor of Health and Safety equipment with over 30 years experience. We are a global group of companies with offices through Europe, the Middle East and USA. After this apprenticeship Career progression is available Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329164.