Apprentice Accountant in Stockport

Summary Start your accountancy career with a friendly, growing practice. As an Apprentice Accountant, you will earn while you learn, gaining experience in bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll, accounts preparation and client communication. Full training and mentoring will help you build the skills for a long-term finance career.

Wage £15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age

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Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours Monday to Friday, during normal office hours. The apprentice will work in the office as part of the accountancy team and will also complete approximately 6 hours of online apprenticeship training each week. 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration 8 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

• Entering financial information accurately into accounting software
• Assisting with bookkeeping for clients
• Supporting the preparation of VAT returns
• Helping with payroll processing
• Assisting with accounts preparation
• Checking and processing invoices, receipts and expenses
• Speaking with clients by phone and email in a professional manner
• Using accounting software such as Xero and Sage
• Keeping client records organised and up to date
• Learning how an accountancy practice supports different businesses
• Working with experienced accountants to develop your knowledge and confidence

Where you\'ll work

85 MERCIAN WAY
STOCKPORT
SK3 9DF

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

Training provider
PREMIER BOOKS LTD

Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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What you\'ll learn

• 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

• Training will be delivered online for approximately 6 hours per week. The apprentice will complete their training alongside their normal workplace duties, with support from their employer and training provider
• Training will include structured learning, practical accounting knowledge, apprenticeship development activities and preparation for their AAT qualification

More training information

• Training will be delivered online by Premier Training and will be structured around regular online learning, tutor support, progress reviews and workplace development activities
• The apprentice will complete their training alongside their normal workplace duties, with ongoing support from both the employer and training provider

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• GCSE or equivalent in English (grade Grade 4/C or above preferred)
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths (grade Grade 4/C or above preferred)

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
• Willingness to learn

About this employer

S Mirtorabi Accountants Ltd is a friendly, modern and growing accountancy practice. The organisation supports clients with a range of accounting and finance services, including bookkeeping, accounts preparation, VAT, payroll and business support.

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

• After completing the apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to progress into a permanent role such as Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper, Payroll Assistant or Assistant Accountant
• The apprentice may also progress onto a Level 3 accounting qualification to continue developing their skills and career in accountancy