AAT Assistant Accountant 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 with Aramark Limited and Kaplan. You will be dealing with accounts, VAT returns and reports whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification.

Wage

£19,000 a year

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Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 10 June 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 seeking an Apprentice to join the Avendra International Finance team within Aramark based in our Leeds office. The role will support the Finance Manager and Accountant for Avendra Continental Europe in managing the financial performance of the business and supporting the other key stakeholders in delivering on its strategic objectives. Operating across multiple legal entities this is an excellent opportunity to get broad exposure to the finance & accounting function.

The Apprentice will be completing the assistant accountant Level 3 apprenticeship and will be supported throughout by the talent coaches at Kaplan, our partner training provider, and will have a workplace mentor for support.

Full training will be provided in all areas of both the apprenticeship and the job role.

Key Responsibilities:

Active involvement through the month end close cycle, including Journal preparation and postings.
Monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Support with preparation of monthly reporting packs.
Treasury, accounts payable and sales ledger responsibilities.
Credit control responsibilities.
Contact point for internal and external audit.
Liaison with internal and external tax advisers to ensure compliance with local tax legislation.
Submission of monthly and quarterly VAT Returns.
Other ad hoc support as required.

Where you’ll work

Caledonia House, Lawnswood Business Park, Redvers Close
Leeds
UK
LS16 6QY

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

Advanced Diploma - AAT Level 3

Advanced builds on the knowledge gained in the Foundation level. If you work in accounts or have studied accountancy before, you may be able to start at this level. You’ll learn complex accounting techniques, and master a number of accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants.

This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. 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’ll need to study five units (also known as subjects), which are all mandatory. Four of the units are examined individually and there is also a synoptic assessment that you’ll take towards the end of the level, which incorporates the final two units as well as drawing on all of the other units you’ve studied at this level.

The area you will cover include:

Advanced Bookkeeping.
Final Accounts Preparation.
Management Accounting: Costing.
Indirect Tax.
Advanced Synoptic Assessment.

The Apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be a successful Assistant Accountant, this includes, Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Embracing Change and Problem Solving. Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment.

The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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

A Level or equivalent in:

Any (grade A-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

Benefits include: 20 days holiday and Bank Holidays. Nest Pension. Perkbox flexible benefits. The working hours will be either 08:30–17:00 or 09:00–17:30.

About this company

Trinity Purchasing is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Aramark Corporation - a leading global provider of food, facilities and uniform services to education, healthcare, business and industry, and sports, leisure and corrections clients. Trinity Purchasing operates under the umbrella of Avendra, the procurement arm of Aramark, combining purchasing power, operational services and eProcurement software to meet client priorities and requirements

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

There is the potential after completing the Level 3 Apprenticeship to progress to a role as an Assistant Accountant and continue studies at level 4 and beyond. Looking longer term, Aramark is a large employer with many opportunities.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311905.

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Closes in 24 days (Wednesday 30 April 2025)

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