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 2 apprenticeship with Sterling Partners Limited and Kaplan. You will be dealing with VAT preparation, bookkeeping and accounts whilst working towards the AAT qualification.

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 1 May 2025

Duration

1 year 3 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

The role is based at a progressive firm of accountants based in Didsbury village who are looking to expand their team with a new junior accountant.

They will be responsible for:

VAT preparation
Analysis of accounting records
Bookkeeping on various accounting packages
Assisting senior members of staff
Various administration tasks

Please note, the salary is minimum wage depending on age.

Where you’ll work

2nd Floor, Grove House, 774-780 Wilmslow Road
Manchester
UK
M20 2DR

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

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Your training plan

Foundation covers the basic principles of accountancy, and is your starting point if you’ve never studied accountancy before. You’ll learn the basic principles of accountancy, such as double-entry bookkeeping, costing and preparing financial statements, as well as how to use accountancy software. This level is ideal if you’re new to accountancy and finance, have previously worked in an accounts department, or are looking to change your career into Accountancy. To pass this level, you'll be examined on five units. All assessments are computer-based exams (CBE). The area you will cover include: Bookkeeping transactions. Bookkeeping controls. Elements of costing. Using accounting software. Foundation Synoptic Assessment. Training will be provided either via classroom or remote sessions. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of their time towards it.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Please note, the salary is minimum wage depending on age. Benefits include: 21 days holiday excluding bank holiday. Annual Xmas shut down. Quarterly team building events. Based in the heart of Didsbury with parks, shops & cafes to spend your 1 hour lunch. Monthly team lunch. Weekly treat to Café Nero.

About this company

Sterling Partners are a progressive firm of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisors. We provide audit, accountancy, taxation, advisory and wills and probate services for our clients. We have offices in Manchester and London; however, we have clients all around the world. We have a young and diverse team which we are looking to expand by recruiting an apprentice.

After this apprenticeship

Progression route to qualify as a Chartered Accountant for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312340.

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Closes in 6 days (Wednesday 30 April 2025)

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