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 apprenticeship with Diploma PLC and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst also working towards the AAT level 3 qualification.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

37.5 hours. Days and shifts tbc.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 1 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

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant with a background in bookkeeping and month-end procedures. This person should be AAT Level 3 qualified (or equivalent) and will help manage day-to-day accounts, including handling payments, bank reconciliations, invoices, and financial reports.

Responsibilities include the following:

Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process invoices, payments, and ensure everything is up to date
General Ledger & Journal Entries: Help keep accurate financial records by entering data and making journal entries
Month-End Procedures & Reconciliations: Assist with tasks at the end of the month, including checking financial records and preparing reports
VAT Returns & MTD Compliance: Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital (MTD) rules
Financial Reporting: Help prepare financial reports like Profit and Loss (P&L) statements and balance sheets
Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations: Ensure all bank and credit card transactions match the records
Invoice Management: Track and manage invoices from suppliers and clients to make sure everything is paid correctly and on time

Where you’ll work

10-11 Charterhouse Square
London
UK
EC1M 4EE

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 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 behaviors 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 to 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 Business (TPFB)
Business Awareness (BUAW)

You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a synoptic assessment and discussion with supporting portfolio.

Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom-based lessons or Live Online. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking, and you must dedicate time to off-the-job training, as well as completing knowledge, skills and behaviors associated with your apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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

Other in:

AAT (grade 2)

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

Annual leave entitlement 25 days and pension. No parking, but close to tube stations. Please note this salary is £20,000 to £24,000 dependant on experience. This role is hybrid with one day at home (usually fridays)

About this company

Diploma is a FTSE 100 company with de-centralised businesses across North America, the UK, Europe and Australasia, Diploma is a value-add distribution group supplying critical products and solutions across broad industrial and healthcare markets.

After this apprenticeship

We are very committed to our employees and keen on retaining our talent and providing opportunities for them to develop.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311648.

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Closes in 8 days (Tuesday 8 April 2025)

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