AAT Audit and Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a Level 3 association of accounting technicians with Curo Chartered Accountants alongside Kaplan. You will be dealing with invoices, cash management, balance sheets and financial reports whilst working towards the AAT Level 3 qualification.

Wage

£19,500 a year

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Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Shifts to be confirmed

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

Duties to include:

Accounts preparation support
Audit fieldwork assistance
Administrative support
Data entry
Client communication
Bank reconciliations
VAT returns assistance

Where you'll work

Greenbox, Office, 17-25 Westonhall Road, Stoke Prior
Bromsgrove
West Midlands
UK
B60 4AL

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)

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What you'll learn

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

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 9-5)
Maths (grade 9-5)

A Level or equivalent in:

Any x 2 (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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

31 days holiday including 8 days bank holiday. Employer pension - standard 3%. Benefits include WFH policy (from Senior grade) Flexi-working hours package.

About this company

Curo was established in 2005 by two former KPMG partners. Since its inception, the firm has grown steadily and organically, delivering expert business insight and support to the community. Curo is proud to be guided by its core values: Excellence, Integrity, Teamwork, Agility, and Humanity. These principles are at the heart of everything we do, shaping our culture and setting us apart as a trusted, forward-thinking adviser to our clients.

After this apprenticeship

The candidate has the opportunity to obtain their AAT qualification and continue onto their ACA qualification
Curo's organic growth model allows for progression opportunities within the company for those who are ambitious and want to achieve this

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317471.

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Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025

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