Assistant Accountant Apprentice

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the role will involve supporting the delivery of finance and accounting activities across the business whilst studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification.

You will gain exposure to all aspects of the finance function, including management accounting, financial reporting, cashflow management and business performance reporting.

As your experience develops, your responsibilities will increase, providing a clear progression route into senior finance roles within the business.

The role will involve:

• Processing purchase invoices and supplier payments.
• Assisting with sales invoicing and credit control activities.
• Processing employee expenses and maintaining accounting records.
• Supporting payroll administration.
• Performing bank reconciliations.
• Assisting with month-end accounting procedures and VAT return preparation.
• Supporting financial reporting, management information and cashflow reporting.
• Assisting with project profitability reporting, Work in Progress (WIP) monitoring and budget monitoring.
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts and financial analysis.
• Maintaining finance systems and supporting process improvements.
• Assisting with year-end accounting activities.
• Providing general administrative support to the Finance Team and wider business as required.

Day release based at the Stretford campus. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in accounting and finance whilst gaining practical experience within a successful professional services business.

The successful candidate will undertake a Level 2 / 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship, with progression to AAT Level 4 and the opportunity to pursue further professional qualifications.

An established, independently owned civil and structural engineering consultancy, employing over 100 professional staff across our offices in London, Stockport and Liverpool.

We provide professional engineering services across rail, highways, buildings and infrastructure sectors throughout the UK.