Assistant Accountant Apprentice (Future Finance Manager Pathway)

  • Company WILDE CONSULTANTS LIMITED
  • Location STOCKPORT, SK1 3HZ
  • Type Apprenticeship
  • Salary £24,000.00 per year
  • Sector Legal, finance and accounting
  • Ref NAS-2000058677
  • Application Deadline Date 27/11/2026
  • Start Date 04/01/2027
  • Positions Available 1
  • Working Week Monday to Friday

Brief Description

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

Future Prospects

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.

Vacancy Detail

  • 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.

Ready to start your adventure?