AAT Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 2 AAT qualification with Adelphi and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst also working towards the qualification.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday- Friday Shifts to be confirmed

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 August 2025

Duration

1 year 3 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:

Owns their part in managing the purchase ledger, processing purchase invoices and credit notes and identifying and resolving discrepancies, with assistance from Purchasing Department / senior colleagues as required
Reconciles supplier statements, contacting suppliers for any missing invoices
Reconciles credit card statements
Updates departmental spreadsheets to analyse data, assessing the reasonableness of given figures within a particular context, requesting support from senior colleagues as required, distributing data to internal stakeholders as required
Prepares and demonstrates understanding of financial documents
Uses and demonstrates understanding of basic bookkeeping terminology
Demonstrates understanding of the dual effect of transactions
Maintains confidentiality and understands the importance of sharing information with authorized personnel only
Knows when and how to report unethical behaviour, incl. money laundering

Where you'll work

Olympus House Mill Green Road Haywards Heath
West Sussex
UK
RH16 1XQ

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

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Your training plan

Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2 - AAT This apprenticeship is a perfect match for someone without any accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. On this programme they will learn the building blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will they grasp the fundamentals of bookkeeping but we will help them develop those vital skills and behaviours to enable them to put their knowledge into action. If you’re new to accountancy and finance, looking to change your career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accounts department this level is ideal for you. You don’t need any prior experience working in accounts to study AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. There are no entry requirements, but you do need good maths, IT and English skills, and a willingness to learn. You’ll learn a broad range of core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing as well as accountancy related business skills and personal skills.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
English (grade 9/A* - 4/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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills

Other requirements

8% company pension contribution. Group Life Assurance – in the event of their death, beneficiaries will receive tax-free lump sum of 2x their basic annual salary. Private Medical Insurance. Subsidised Gym Membership – £21 fixed payment per month as a contribution toward a gym membership. An Employee Assistance Programme. Annual pay review. Annual performance related bonus. 24 days holiday + bank holidays.

About this company

The Adelphi Group of Companies is an ISO 9001:2015 certified, award-winning UK manufacturer and supplier of packing machinery and equipment, delivering a comprehensive portfolio of innovative solutions to our global customer base. The Group has grown organically and through strategic acquisitions, and today incorporates five independent but complementary divisions.The Group is family owned and managed, and this will continue on to the next generation.

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

Full time role available on successful completion of Apprenticeship

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