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Business and Professional Apprentice (36479)
CWP ACCOUNTANTS LTD SALFORD (M3 7NA)
Closes in 24 days (Friday 30 October 2026) Posted on 5 October 2026
Wage: £21,000 a year
Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00pm. 37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date: Monday 9 November 2026
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1
Summary
CWP Accountants Ltd are recruiting for the position of a Business and Professional Apprentice within their well-established accountancy practice. They deal with the accountancy and taxation affairs for a broad range of businesses.
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Client Communication: Monitor and manage calls and emails (including shared inboxes), respond to client queries, and ensure timely follow-ups
- Compliance Administration: Assist with filing Confirmation Statements and handling AML (Anti-Money Laundering) checks
- Document Management: Prepare engagement letters and maintain client files
- Team Support: Liaise with senior accountants on outstanding matters and help with other office tasks
- General Administration: Handle incoming/outgoing post and supporting day-to-day office management
- Assistance on accounts preparation, Xero software postings and payroll processing (training will be provided)
How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
What you'll learn
Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to:
- Write letters or emails
- Create proposals
- Perform financial processes
- Record and analyse data
Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
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Produces accurate records and documents including:
- Emails
- Letters
- Files
- Payments
- Reports
- Proposals
Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately.
Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly.
Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace.


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Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities.
Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C/9-4)
- Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Professional
- Friendly
- Mature attitude
- Confident
- Positive
About this employer
Our supportive team of professional accountants are headquartered in Manchester, working throughout the UK, providing a range of accountancy and business planning services to individuals and businesses in the North West and further afield.
CWP’s leading Manchester based accountants and business advisors have decades of experience providing tax, accountancy, and business consulting services, based on the specific needs of our clients.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is: THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000056836.
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