Accounting Apprentice

Summary

As an SDN Apprentice in the NHS you will be starting a career with the UK's biggest employer. Alongside great development and progression opportunities, you will receive an excellent package including a competitive salary, generous annual leave and flexible working.

£21,216 a year

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On completion successful candidates could have the opportunity to continue to higher level apprenticeships studying the AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting (Level
4) and ultimately undertaking a professional accounting qualification.

Assistant accountant (level
3)

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. 27 days of annual leave per year, plus Bank Holidays. 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Tuesday 1 September 2026

2 years

1

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

You don't have to work in a clinical job to help the NHS save lives. Healthcare organisations across the North West recruit apprentices annually onto the Skills Development Network's (SDN) Foundation Accounting Apprenticeship - a 24‑month, Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship. Apprentices are employed on a full‑time, fixed‑term contract, attending day release training and studying industry‑recognised AAT qualifications. The role may either be within one or may rotate through various functions of the Finance Department, such as Management Accounting, Income & Costing, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Financial Services, Financial Accounting and Cashiers.

Further information on the Skills Development Network, the Foundation Accounting Apprenticeship as well as careers in the NHS can be found at

No experience? No problem! If you're curious, motivated, ready to learn and want to help to improve healthcare, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

No 1 Lakeside
920 Centre Park
Warrington
WA1 1QY

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

FIRST INTUITION LIMITED

Assistant accountant (level
3)

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• 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 elevate 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 elevate transactional queries and errors within their remit as…