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Assistant Accountant Apprentice (Future Finance Manager Pathway)

WILDE CONSULTANTS LIMITED · STOCKPORT

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Pay
£24,000 a year
Hours
38.65 a week
Length
15 months
Starts
4 Jan 2027
Advertised closing date
27 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
an hour ago

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What you would do

We are seeking an ambitious individual to join our Finance Team and undertake a structured development programme with a clear pathway towards becoming a future Finance Manager. An ideal opportunity for someone to build a long-term career in accounting & finance, gaining practical experience within a successful engineering business

Day to day

  • Processing purchase invoices and supplier payments.
  • Assisting with sales invoicing activities.
  • Supporting credit control processes.
  • Processing employee expenses.
  • Maintaining accounting records and supporting documentation.
  • Supporting payroll administration activities.
  • Performing bank reconciliations.
  • Assisting with month-end accounting procedures.
  • Supporting VAT return preparation.
  • Assisting with financial reporting.
  • Supporting management information production.
  • Assisting with cashflow reporting.
  • Supporting project profitability reporting.
  • Assisting with Work in Progress (WIP) monitoring.
  • Supporting budget monitoring activities.
  • Assisting with management accounts preparation.
  • Supporting financial analysis activities.
  • Provide administrative support to the Finance Team and wider business as required.
  • Assist with document management and record keeping.
  • Provide support during periods of staff absence or peak workload.
  • Assist with general office administration activities from time to time.
  • Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the office environment.

What you would study

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Training provider: KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Working week

Monday to Friday

What you need

  • GCSE English at grade 4/C (essential)
  • GCSE Maths at grade 4/C (essential)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Positive Attitude
  • Flexible

After the apprenticeship

This role has been created as part of our long-term succession planning strategy.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress through the following pathway:

Assistant Accountant Apprentice

↓

Assistant Management Accountant

↓

Management Accountant

↓

Finance Manager

The role offers extensive mentoring and support from experienced finance professionals alongside funded professional qualifications.

Where

STOCKPORT, North West (SK1).

About WILDE CONSULTANTS LIMITED

Wilde Consultants is an established civil and structural engineering consultancy operating from offices in Stockport, Liverpool and London. We provide professional engineering services across rail, highways, buildings and infrastructure sectors throughout the UK.

Benefits

Full funded apprenticeship

Cycle to Work Scheme

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays