AAT Finance 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 Tigers Sport and Education Trust and Kaplan. You will be dealing with VAT return, payments, payroll and financial records whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification.

Wage

£21,000 a year

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Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Initially preparing VAT returns and bookkeeping. Basic Bookkeeping. Reconciliations.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 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

Job Duties:

Support the Finance Manager with overseeing the financial duties of the administration team.
Preparing the Tigers Trust Arena VAT return.
Ensure accounting systems support the auditing process.
Work with programme managers to ensure the projects are delivered on budget, and address over/underspend in a timely manner.
Supporting any bids for additional funding and or contracts.
Supporting fundraising activities including completing gift aid returns.
Ensure the effective and efficient practice in relation to administrative duties e.g. taking payments, payroll and petty cash.
Assist with the management of financial records using Xero accounting software e.g. sales ledger and purchase ledger.

Where you'll work

Walton Street
Hull
UK
HU3 6GA

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 at 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, this includes, 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.

The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Basic Maths (grade 9/A* - 5/B)
Standard English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)

A Level or equivalent in:

Relevant (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
Patience

Other requirements

Benefits include: 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank/public holidays. Additional day of Birthday leave completion of 6 months at the Trust. Flexible working. Company pension scheme (commences on completion of probation). Performance reviews and associated objectives. Training and development opportunities. Staff social events and activities. Equipment such as a laptop, mobile phone, and branded clothing. Access to tickets to home Hull City AFC league fixtures and discount in the Club shop. Free car parking and tea and coffee in the offices. Support for health and wellbeing, including access to occupational health support and confidential counselling through our Health Shield programme following completion of 6 months employment, which includes a Healthcare Cash Plan and My Wellness Benefits. An inclusive and welcoming environment where equality, diversity, and inclusion priorities are embedded throughout the Trust. Free physical activity and sports sessions. Life Assurance.

About this company

We dare to inspire, engage, and improve our communities, through sport, active participation and education; providing opportunities and removing barriers; supporting and raising aspirations and helping people to lead healthy and happy lives because we care and because we can. We support each other to achieve great things for ourselves and those we support across Hull and East Riding.

After this apprenticeship

This role is part of a succession plan for the current Finance Manager. A successful candidate will be training to take over this role.

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