Summary
Are you thinking about your options after college? Are you looking to become a qualified accountant? If university is not for you then why not start working towards a professional qualification whilst working at a leading professional services firm, gaining valuable experience and earning a salary.
Wage
£15,704 a year
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 1 September 2025
Duration
1 year 3 months
Positions available
2
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
* Gain practical experience and valuable skills whilst bringing your studies to life
* Be part of a team supporting the day-to-day operations and functions and get involved in interesting cases
* Use your insights and skills to analyse financial information, prepare statutory reports and documents
* Communicate with key stakeholders, such as Accountants and Solicitors, on formal insolvency matters
* Gain knowledge and experience of dealing with limited companies in financial distress from a wide range of industries and sectors
* Be predominantly based in our Manchester office with a supportive team around you, occasionally working out on site and other offices
Where you’ll work
340 Deansgate
Manchester
M3 4LY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
FIRST INTUITION LIMITED
Your training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* 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 escalate 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 escalate 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.
Your training plan
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
More training information
* Training will be provided in partnership with First Intuition in Manchester, who provide high quality and tailored training
* You will be attending one day a week of tuition towards the AAT Level 3 qualifications at our modern city centre training centre and will be supported by a dedicated skills and development coach throughout your programme
* You will also follow our Impact Skills programme to help you build the professional skills you need to support you in building your career in finance
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 4 GCSEs Maths and English Essential (grade 9-4 or A-C)
A Level in:
* 3 A Levels (grade A* to C obtained/predicted)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Curiosity
* Self Motivation