Summary We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Accounts and Bookkeeping Apprentice to join our team. The role is ideal for someone looking to start a career in finance or administration. You will gain practical, hands-on experience while supporting our finance team with day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting tasks. 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 Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. 40 hours a week Start date Monday 12 January 2026 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 Key Responsibilities Process Invoices & Bills: Accurately input supplier bills, customer invoices, and expense records into our accounting system. Bank Reconciliation: Match incoming and outgoing bank payments to the accounting ledger and maintain up-to-date reconciled accounts. Financial Reporting Support: Extract, organise, and prepare standard financial reports from our accounting software as required. Debt Chasing: Assist with credit control by following up with customers regarding outstanding payments in a professional and courteous manner. Record Maintenance: Ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and easily accessible. General Bookkeeping Duties: Assist with tasks such as updating ledgers, checking balances, maintaining transaction records, and filing documentation. Administrative Support: Provide day-to-day assistance to the finance team with ad-hoc tasks as needed, as well as general office administrative duties. Skills & Attributes Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Good numerical skills. Confident communication skills, especially when speaking with customers. Organised, reliable, and willing to learn. Basic computer skills (Excel/Google Sheets familiarity is a plus). Ability to follow established processes and work to deadlines. Requirements No prior experience required – training will be provided. Interest in finance, accounts, or business administration. Eligible for an apprenticeship programme. What We Offer Full training and support towards your bookkeeping/accounting apprenticeship qualification. Practical, real-world experience in a supportive environment. Opportunities for growth within the company. Friendly, collaborative team culture. Where you'll work 144 Bawdlands Clitheroe BB7 2LA Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider BURNLEY COLLEGE 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 Day-release will take place at Burnley College. Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: Maths and English (grade AC/9-4) 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 Reliable Willing to learn Basic computer skills About this employer Assistive Technology and Training provides in-work support through assessments, training, and software, including workplace assessments and software solutions. https://attrain.com/ (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship Potential progression into full-time employment. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: BURNLEY COLLEGE The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000002869.