AAT 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 2 AAT apprenticeship with B&B chartered accountants and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst working towards the qualification.

Wage

£15,000 a year

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Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Shifts to be confirmed 37.5 hours

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 28 July 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

An excellent opportunity arises for an AAT Apprentice to gain experience and work at a firm of chartered accountants, carrying out payroll, bookkeeping, VAT and basic accounts work for a variety of clients. The role will provide a broad range of experience and represents an exciting opportunity to begin a career in accountancy. In summary the following can be expected:

Studying for the AAT qualification and applying knowledge gained to practical on the job tasks
Development of communication skills by meeting clients in person, handling phone calls and corresponding by email
Planning and running the payroll bureau for clients, within time limits and deadlines
Training on the use of accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks and Iris
Assisting with bookkeeping and VAT returns
Producing a weekly work plan, in order to meet deadlines and manage assigned tasks
Assisting with basic accounts prep for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies

Where you'll work

9 London Road
Southampton
UK
SO15 2AE

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. You must successfully complete the following:

Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK)
Principles of Bookkeeping Control (POBC)
Principles of Costing (PCTN)
Business Environment (BESY)

You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a synoptic assessment and interview with supporting portfolio.

Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom based lessons or Live Online. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate time to off the job training, as well as completing knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with your apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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

Benefits - 20 days + bank holidays. Workplace pension – if the candidate is eligible. City Centre location with good public transport links and parking.

About this company

We are an experienced and proactive firm of chartered accountants, registered auditors, tax specialists and business advisors with a leading commercial edge. Based in Southampton, Hampshire we are founded on a culture of long term partnerships.

After this apprenticeship

On completion of AAT Level 2/3 there will be an opportunity to move on to Level 3/4 and then consider the possibility of continuing to the ACCA
Alongside your studies you will gain invaluable in house experience which will further your development and growth with us

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