AAT Accounting Technician Apprentice
Page Kirk LLP
UK (NG7 6LB)
Closes in 28 days (Saturday 28 June 2025)
Posted on 29 May 2025
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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 Page Kirk LLP and Kaplan. You will be dealing with invoices, data, transactions and reconciliation whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification.
- Wage
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£19,500 a year
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Please note, the salary is £24,000 for individuals aged 21 years and over, and £19,500 for those under 21 years.
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, working hours TBC
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Friday 4 July 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Please note, the salary is £24,000 for individuals aged 21 years and over, and £19,500 for those under 21 years.
Duties include:
- Inputting accounting data from invoices and receipts using software such as Dext and Hubdoc
- Use of technology, software, and apps to handle data-processing of accounting records and financial information
- Assisting with transaction confirmation and reconciliation using software such as QuickBooks and Xero
- Working with the advisory team to utilise software features to help improve automation of data-processing of accounting data, to remove as many manual touch points as possible
- Identifying and processing different cost classifications for a business’ transactions
- Ensuring that accounting records are complete and up to date on a regular and timely basis for the clients which you are involved with
- Handling data and information for a range of clients within the advisory department
- Supporting with general accounts and tax accounts
Where you'll work
Sherwood House, 7 Gregory Boulevard
Nottingham
UK
NG7 6LB
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.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Basic Maths (grade 9/A* - 5/B)
- Standard English (grade 9/A* - 5/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
Please note, the salary is £24,000 for individuals aged 21 years and over, and £19,500 for those under 21 years.Benefits include: 20 days and bank holidays plus 3.5 days for Christmas period. Paid study leave. Free Car Park.
About this company
General accountancy practice.
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
Chartered accountancy and/or taxation qualifications and opportunities to progress to manager and partner level.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322851.
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Closes in 28 days (Saturday 28 June 2025)
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