AAT Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 3 AAT apprenticeship with B&B chartered accountants and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst working towards the qualification.

Wage

£19,500 a year

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Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

37.5hrs Monday to Friday, working hours TBC

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 12 May 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

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

An excellent opportunity arises for an AAT Apprentice to gain experience and work at a firm of chartered accountants, carrying out payroll, bookkeeping, VAT and basic accounts work for a variety of clients. The role will provide a broad range of experience and represents an exciting opportunity to begin a career in accountancy. In summary the following can be expected:

Studying for the AAT qualification and applying knowledge gained to practical on the job tasks
Development of communication skills by meeting clients in person, handling phone calls and corresponding by email
Planning and running the payroll bureau for clients, within time limits and deadlines
Training on the use of accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks and Iris
Assisting with bookkeeping and VAT returns
Producing a weekly work plan, in order to meet deadlines and manage assigned tasks
Assisting with basic accounts prep for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies

Where you’ll work

9 London Road
Southampton
UK
SO15 2AE

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Your training plan

Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function. Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results. You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns. You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4. To pass this level you will need to study the following four units: Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS). Management Accounting Techniques (MATS). Tax Processes for Businesses.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
Science (grade 9/A* - 4/C)

Other in:

AAT L2 (grade )

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills

Other requirements

Benefits - 20 days + bank holidays. Workplace pension – if the candidate is eligible. City Centre location with good public transport links and parking.

About this company

We are an experienced and proactive firm of chartered accountants, registered auditors, tax specialists and business advisors with a leading commercial edge. Based in Southampton, Hampshire we are founded on a culture of long term partnerships. Our aim is simple, to provide an outstanding service to our clients; helping our business clients to achieve greater profitability and our individual clients to enjoy greater wealth.

After this apprenticeship

On completion of AAT Level 3 there will be an opportunity to move on to Level 4 and then consider the possibility of continuing to the ACCA. Alongside your studies you will gain invaluable in house experience which will further your development and growth with us.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000310784.

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Closes in 28 days (Wednesday 30 April 2025)

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