Accounting Apprentice (AAT L2)
Ascendis · Wilmslow
You’ll join the Audit Team, gaining hands-on experience across audit, accounts and financial administration while learning from experienced professionals. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in accounting, auditing or finance.
What You’ll Do
As an Accounting Apprentice, you’ll develop practical accounting and audit skills, including:
- Assist with audit planning and preparation
- Support the delivery of financial audits
- Carry out audit testing and record findings
- Review and analyse financial records and statements
- Gather and check financial information from clients
- Develop an understanding of business processes and financial controls
- Prepare and maintain accurate audit files and working papers
- Identify and report potential issues to senior members of the audit team
- Support general accounting and finance administration
- Organise your workload and meet deadlines
What You’ll Get
- AAT Level 2 study support
- Practical accounting and audit experience
- Training and support from experienced professionals
- Exposure to a range of clients and industries
- Opportunities to develop your accounting and finance skills
- Long-term career development opportunities
Who This Role Could Suit
This Accounting Apprentice position could suit a recent school or college leaver, A-Level graduate or someone looking to start an accounting apprenticeship and gain their first experience in audit and finance.
If you’re organised, have good attention to detail and are ready to learn, apply now to start your career in accounting and auditing.
Perks & benefits
Qualifications required
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is interested in building a career in accountancy, audit or finance and is keen to learn.
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent)
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own car
- Interest in accounting, auditing or finance
- Good attention to detail
- Logical and organised approach to work
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
Desirable
- A Levels or equivalent qualifications
- Previous office, administration, finance or customer service experience
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
