AAT Regional Finance 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 with Oasis Community Learning and Kaplan. You will be dealing with invoices, credit notes and accounts whilst working towards the AAT level 2 qualification.

Wage

£17,893 a year

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Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Receive and process all invoices for the National/Regional ledger, ensuring that the goods/ services have been received and the expenditure has been approved.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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 include:

Purchase ledgerEnsure that purchase requisitions are received and processed on the accounting system in a timely manner.
Ensure that all purchase requisitions have been approved by the appropriate budget.
Holder and in line with the scheme of delegation
Receive and process all invoices for the National/Regional ledger, ensuring that the goods/ services have been received and the expenditure has been approved (i.e. via
Purchase requisition or approval of invoice on receipt)
Ensure that all expenditure is recorded against the relevant nominal code and cost centre, and that the correct VAT code is used.
Prepare the weekly/ fortnightly BACS payment runs and ensure that suppliers are paid within payment terms.
Receive and check all statements from suppliers and perform monthly reconciliation of supplier accounts.
Investigate and take action on any issues that arise with regard to creditors.
Regular review and maintenance of the outstanding purchase order

Where you'll work

35-41 Interchurch House, Lower Marsh
London
UK
SE1 7RL

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

Foundation covers the basic principles of accountancy, and is your starting point if you’ve never studied accountancy before. You’ll learn the basic principles of accountancy, such as double-entry bookkeeping, costing and preparing financial statements, as well as how to use accountancy software. This level is ideal if you’re new to accountancy and finance, have previously worked in an accounts department, or are looking to change your career into Accountancy. To pass this level, you'll be examined on five units. All assessments are computer-based exams (CBE). The area you will cover include: Bookkeeping transactions. Bookkeeping controls. Elements of costing. Using accounting software. Foundation Synoptic Assessment. Training will be provided either via classroom or remote sessions. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of their time towards it.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Initiative

Other requirements

Candidates with strong A Levels, will be considered for Level 3 AAT. Benefits include: 28 days holidays. Pension scheme.

About this company

Multi-Academy Trust, made up of 52 primary, secondary and all-through academies in five regions across England.

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

Potential to progress to Regional Finance Officer if a post becomes available.

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