AAT Accounts and Tax Assistant Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with an AAT apprenticeship with Thomas Coombs Ltd and Kaplan. You will be dealing with preparation of accounts, tax returns and tax enquiries while studying towards the Level 2 AAT qualification.

Wage

£19,500 a year

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Please note, the salary is £19,500 -£24,000 depending on age and experience.

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 June

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Job Duties include:

Assisting with the preparation of trust accounts and tax returns.
Preparing R185 trust income forms.
Assisting clients with meeting their tax compliance requirements.
Preparing personal tax returns and computations.
Resolving client queries with HMRC.
Undertaking research into more complex tax matters.
Providing assistance to senior staff on various tax advisory project.
Please note, the salary is £19,500 -£24,000 depending on age and experience.

Where you’ll work

3365 The PentagonCentury Way, Thorpe Park

Leeds

UK

LS15 8ZB

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

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

Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2 - AAT This apprenticeship is a perfect match for someone without any accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. On this programme they will learn the building blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will they grasp the fundamentals of bookkeeping but we will help them develop those vital skills and behaviours to enable them to put their knowledge into action. If you’re new to accountancy and finance, looking to change your career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accounts department this level is ideal for you. You don’t need any prior experience working in accounts to study AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. There are no entry requirements, but you do need good maths, IT and English skills, and a willingness to learn. You’ll learn a broad range of core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing as well as accountancy related business skills and personal skills.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Basic Maths (grade 9/A* - 6/B)
Standard English (grade 9/A* - 6/B)

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
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Please note, the salary is £19,500 - £24,000 depending on age and experience. Benefits include: 20 days holiday plus bank holidays rising by 1 day per year until 23 days reached. Onsite parking.

About this company

We are an independent firm of auditors and accounts offering a full range of services to our clients who are mainly family run owner managed businesses. We have a young team and we engage in regular social activities, escape rooms, go ape and crazy golf are a few recent trips. Our team are also keen to help new apprentices learn and develop personal skills to help in future life.

After this apprenticeship

You will get the opportunity to work in a firm with the chance to progress quickly and gain knowledge within various aspects of taxation. Full study support will also be provided for the ATT qualification.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000304854.

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Closes on Monday 31 March 2025

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