AAT Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Start your career today with an AAT level 2 apprenticeship with Motion Control Products Ltd alongside Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst also working towards the qualification.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 25 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

Reviewing and reconciling accounts
Contact clients and send reminders to ensure timely payments
Ensuring accurate account information is held for suppliers and customers
Processing payments to external partners
Maintaining updated records of invoices and receipts
Contribute to continuous improvement within the finance department

Where you'll work

UNIT 7
11-15 FRANCIS AVENUE
BOURNEMOUTH
BH11 8NX

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:

English (grade 9-4)
Maths (grade 9-4)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

This is an entry level role, if you already have AAT qualifications or a degree in Accountancy & Finance, you will be overqualified for this position. Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm. 32 days' holiday per year (including Bank Holidays). Company pension contribution. Cycle to work scheme. Tech scheme. Time off for Christmas holidays.

About this company

Motion Control Products Ltd is a family-owned business that has been running for over 30 years. We specialise in automation and motion control solutions and have built a strong reputation for our quality, reliability, and customer service. Our company culture is friendly, supportive, and professional.

After this apprenticeship

Progression to Level 3 Apprenticeship.

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