Accountant Apprentice
Hughes Safety Showers · Stockport
FinanceAdvanced Level 3On-site
Start Dates: 05/10/2026 or 10/12/2026
Weekly Hours Worked: 35 Hours Monday - Friday
About Company:
At Hughes Safety Showers, a Justrite Safety Group company, we specialise in designing and manufacturing industry-leading emergency safety showers and eye/face wash solutions trusted around the world. With a strong commitment to innovation, reliability, and regulatory compliance, Hughes plays a critical role in helping organisations protect their people in high-risk environments. Our team is driven by quality craftsmanship, customer focus, and a culture of continuous improvement—making it a place where skilled professionals can make an immediate and meaningful impact.
Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Operations
• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with customer invoicing and cash allocation.
• Maintain accurate accounting records within the ERP system.
• Process employee expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Support supplier statement reconciliations.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and cash postings.
Financial Reporting
• Assist with the preparation of weekly and monthly management information.
• Support month-end close activities, including journals and reconciliations.
• Produce financial reports and KPI information.
• Assist with variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Support budget and forecast preparation.
Financial Control
• Assist with inventory reconciliations and stock reporting.
• Support fixed asset accounting.
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations.
• Support VAT and compliance reporting.
• Prepare information required for internal and external audits.
• Ensure financial records are maintained accurately and in accordance with company procedures.
Business Support
• Assist finance colleagues with ad hoc analysis and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance department.
• Develop knowledge of manufacturing finance and business operations.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the UK and Canadian businesses.
• Participate fully in the apprenticeship programme and complete all required coursework and professional development.
Perks & benefits
Flexible Working Hours
Skills required
Essential
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A genuine interest in developing a career in accounting and finance.
Desirable
• A Level in Mathematics, Business, Economics or Accounting.
• An understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• An interest in studying towards AAT and progressing to ACCA or CIMA.
Qualifications required
• Recently completed A Levels, BTEC or an equivalent Level 3 qualification.
• GCSE Mathematics and English (Grade 5/C or above preferred).
Training you'll get
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
Future prospects
Following successful completion, there will be opportunities to progress to a Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship, Assistant Management Accountant and, subject to performance, further professional qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Hours
35 hours per week
Duration
18 months (Ongoing)
Roles available
1
Posted
14 Aug 2026
Interviews
02 Sep 2026
Starts
Flexible
Apply by
30 Sep 2026
Training provider
BPP
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
Where you'd be based
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