Location: Stockport
Position type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive and negotiable
Wilde are 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.
We are seeking an ambitious and motivated individual to join our Finance Team as an Assistant Accountant Apprentice, with a structured development programme and a clear pathway towards becoming a future Finance Manager.
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 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship, with progression to AAT Level 4 and the opportunity to pursue further professional qualifications.
The Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Candidate Requirements
Applicants should:
- Have GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above).
- Demonstrate strong numerical skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Have good communication and organisational skills.
- Be competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
- Be enthusiastic and keen to develop a long-term career in finance and accounting.
AAT Level 2, previous finance, accounts or office administration experience, experience using accounting software, and A-levels, BTEC or equivalent qualifications would be advantageous, although not essential.
Working Arrangements
This role is based within our Stockport office and is a full-time position, offering the opportunity to gain practical experience across the Finance Team whilst undertaking a recognised apprenticeship qualification.
Why join Wilde?
- A structured development programme with a clear pathway towards becoming a future Finance Manager.
- Fully funded Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship.
- Progression to AAT Level 4 and potential support for further professional qualifications.
- Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced finance professionals.
- Opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of finance and accounting activities.
- Long-term career progression opportunities.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
- Be part of an established, growing company with a clear focus on collaboration, innovation and quality.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary package.
- Fully funded professional qualifications.
- Excellent career progression.
- Company pension scheme.
- 37 hour working week.
- Flexible daily hours.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Organised social events.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining your interest in a career in finance and accounting.