AAT Insolvency Administrator 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 Begbies Traynor Group and Kaplan. You will be dealing with financial enquiries, statutory reports and documents whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

36 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 5 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

Are you thinking about your options after college? Are you looking to become a qualified accountant? If university is not for you then why not start working towards a professional qualification whilst working with a supportive team, gaining valuable experience and earning a salary.

Begbies Traynor plc is a leading business recovery, financial advisory and property services consultancy with over 1200 colleagues who deliver exceptional advice and support to clients from a comprehensive network of UK and offshore locations.

Our Insolvency division is the UK’s leading business rescue and recovery specialist.

We support financially distressed businesses with turnaround, restructuring and closure options and we’re proud to have been appointed to more insolvency cases than any other firm in the UK

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

Where you’ll work

2 Harcourt Way, Meridian Business Park
Leicester
Leicestershire
UK
LE19 1WP

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
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

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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

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

Other requirements

Benefits include: 23 days holiday. Employee pension contribution 5% and Employer pension contribution 3%. Income protection. Life insurance. Cycle to Work scheme.

About this company

Begbies Traynor is the market leader in business rescue and recovery supporting financially distressed businesses withturnaround, restructuring and closure options.

After this apprenticeship

Supporting you to fast track your career and achieve your professional qualifications
Providing on-the job training and exposure to a wide range of industries and experiences
Regularly checking in to make sure you’re meeting your personal goals
Helping you grow by supporting you to learn new skills, build technical knowledge alongside your professional development
Connecting you with other Apprentices who are at similar stages of their career so you can support each other as you progress through your studies
Give you the opportunity to build your network across our Group through our Colleague Networks, which could involve building your connections with local communities by using your volunteering day or perhaps promoting our industries at local schools
Providing a competitive salary and a flexible benefits package

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000313191.

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Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 22 April 2025)

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