Accounts (AAT) Apprentice

Summary

As our firm continues to expand, we are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Apprentice. If you have a strong interest in finance and a desire to learn, this could be the perfect role for you. We provide comprehensive training as you work towards your AAT qualification. You must have enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!

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

Monday to Friday, between 9.00am and 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 1 month

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

This is a great opportunity to work in a growing accounts company. You will learn and understand the whole process of bookkeeping, VAT, PAYE, payroll and accounts processing for different size companies. Word, Excel and Outlook are used extensively too.

Duties of the role after training include:

Analysing bank statements
Working in different software programs, including QuickBooks, Xero and Sage
Bookkeeping
VAT returns
General administration duties
Filing
Photocopying
Post handling
Telephone - dealing with general enquiries
Visitors - greeting visitors at Reception
Organising accounts paperwork into order
Completing Excel spreadsheets and inputting data
Dealing with standard correspondence/general enquiries

This list is not exhaustive, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the business which are relevant to your role within the company to meet the overall business needs.

Where you'll work

NETWORK HOUSE
STUBS BECK LANE
WEST 26 INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
CLECKHEATON
BD19 4TT

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING 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 or Finance Assistant Level 2:

AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Level 2)
Apprentices without Level 1 English and mathematics will need to achieve this level and have taken the test for Level 2 prior to taking their EPA

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

5 GCSE's including maths and English (grade 4)

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
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

GCSEs must be grade 4 or above. Ensure you can travel to the workplace in Cleckheaton - BD19 4TT. The training is live online classroom learning 1 day per week. This vacancy may close early if a suitable applicant is found, so please do not delay your application.

About this company

The focus of our work has always been to give our clients the best possible personal service, with sound advice based upon mature judgement and many years experience. All delivered in a friendly, approachable manner with down to-earth Yorkshire style. We tailor a wide range of accounting, auditing, business development, taxation and investment services. We are a committed, passionate & experienced team who pride ourselves on delivering successful results.

After this apprenticeship

Great prospects for progression to a full-time position for the right candidate and further AAT qualifications.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Katrina Clarke

katrina.clarke@cmsvoc.co.uk

01924 470477

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329915.

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Closes in 20 days (Thursday 24 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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