Assistant, Business Advisory & Accounting (School Leaver)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Finance & Accounting
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Accounts Preparation Corporation Tax Bookkeeping VAT Client Communication Teamwork Company Secretarial AAT/ACA Qualification

FULL DESCRIPTION

Assistant, Business Advisory & Accounting (School Leaver) Manchester, UK - September 2026

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a school leaver to join their Manchester team. The role involves assisting with client accounting, tax, bookkeeping, and company secretarial tasks while studying towards AAT/ACA qualification over a 4-year training contract.

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading national firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services with global reach and local expertise. As an independent member of [Employer hidden] Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks worldwide, we have access to over 40,000 professionals across 140+ countries and more than 800 offices globally.

The Team

Our Business Advisory & Accounting is a close-knit department wishing to expand due to growth and we’re currently looking for the right individual to join us. Our team assists clients with their day-to-day accounting and tax issues, including accounts preparation, corporation tax returns, company secretarial, bookkeeping and VAT.

The Role

Whilst undertaking the school leaver Business Advisory & Accounting assistant position, you will complete a 4-year training contract, where you will study towards the AAT/ACA qualification, providing the foundations for your development and giving you the qualifications and tools you need to succeed in your career.

Entry Requirements

  • BBC (or 112 UCAS points) from three A Levels (or equivalent)
  • GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in Maths and English Language

The Person

Your application will not be based on academic performance alone. You will be required to demonstrate the strengths and qualities which underpin our core values, including personal drive, integrity and teamwork.

Why Choose [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

Whatever career you choose, whether in audit, tax, marketing or HR, we can offer you a rewarding and clear career pathway. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, and we will encourage, support and guide you on an exciting professional journey of self-discovery.

Application

Following changes to government policy in April 2024, we only accept applications from individuals with an existing, permanent, right to live and work in the UK. Closing date: 05 June 2026. .

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