AAT Chartered 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 association of accounting technicians with Clive Owen LLP alongside Kaplan. You will be dealing with accounts, audits and ad-hoc enquiries whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification.

Wage

£17,500 a year

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Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 14 July 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

Job Duties include:

Prepare accounts from a variety of clients’ systems, including Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks Online
Participate in onsite audits as an assistant to the audit senior and undertake relevant tasks as required by the audit senior.
Prepare draft corporation tax computations
Action queries raised by the accounts and tax managers on the draft accounts and tax computations
Clear review points and actioning queries raised by colleagues.
Act as a point of contact for clients for ad hoc queries
Attend clients’ premises across the North-East and Yorkshire, depending on office location

Where you'll work

140 Coniscliffe Road
Darlington
UK
DL3 7RT

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 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, including,

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.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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

Desirable qualifications

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: At Clive Owen LLP, we offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance: Agile Working: Flexible hours, hybrid working, and our popular 9-day fortnight. Generous Holiday Allowance: Starting at 22 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service. You’ll also get your birthday off and can buy up to 5 extra days each year. Pension Scheme: Competitive employer contributions, with salary sacrifice options available. Health & Wellbeing: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support team, and discounted private health insurance. We also offer flu jabs, eye tests, and a wellbeing app. Training & Development: Full financial support for qualifications, professional memberships, and continuous CPD. Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave. Additional Perks: Cycle to work scheme, electric vehicle leasing, railcard support for trainees, Perkbox discounts, long service rewards, dress-down Fridays, and free tea and coffee in every office. Community & Giving Back: Paid volunteer day and time off to give blood. Performance Recognition: Time off in lieu, referral bonuses, and support for career progression. Working hours between between 08:00-18:00 Monday - Friday.

About this company

Clive Owen LLP are a firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers based in Darlington with office in Durham, York, Darlington and Middlesbrough. Our offering covers a range of services; audit and accountancy, business planning, corporate finance, grants, making tax digital, payroll, research and development, technology services, wealth management, tax, and virtual finance office.

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

It is a great opportunity to work as part of a dynamic Audit and Accounts Team, where we are currently recruiting for multiple positions across all our offices. You will be employed as an Audit and Accounts Associate and complete a 3-year training contract for the prestigious ICAEW ACA qualification to become a chartered accountant.
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