Finance Apprentice

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK

Listing for: Dickson O'Brien Associates Limited

Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-07-24

Job specializations:

Accounting
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Accounting & Finance, Accounts Receivable/ Collections
Finance & Banking
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance, Accounts Receivable/ Collections

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 8 GBP Hourly GBP 8.00 HOUR

Finance Apprentice (AAT) – Accountancy Practice

Location: Manchester
Salary: £8.00 per hour (Apprenticeship Rate) + Fully Funded AAT Qualification
Hours: Full Time, Office Based

Are you completing your A Levels this year and looking to start a rewarding career in accountancy?

Our client, a well-established and highly respected accountancy practice in Manchester, is looking to recruit an ambitious Finance Apprentice to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while studying towards your AAT qualification, with the potential to progress to further professional qualifications in the future.

Working alongside experienced accountants, you will receive full training and support whilst developing valuable technical and commercial skills.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with bookkeeping and maintaining client financial records
Processing purchase and sales invoices
Bank reconciliations
Supporting the preparation of VAT returns
Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts
Supporting payroll processing
Liaising with clients and responding to queries
General administration and office support

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has recently completed, or is due to complete, their A Levels
Has strong GCSEs, including Maths and English (Grade 5/C or above)
Is enthusiastic, reliable and eager to learn
Has excellent attention to detail
Possesses good communication and organisational skills
Has a genuine interest in pursuing a career in finance and accountancy
Has good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel

What's on Offer?

£8.00 per hour Apprenticeship Rate
Fully funded AAT apprenticeship and study support
Structured training and mentoring from experienced accountants
Clear career progression within the practice
Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries
Friendly and supportive working environment
Opportunity to progress to higher accountancy qualifications (ACA/ACCA) upon successful completion

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic A Level student or school leaver to gain a recognised qualification whilst earning a salary and building a successful long-term career in accountancy.