AAT Apprentice Accountant

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 Ian R Collins & Co and Kaplan. You will be dealing with bookkeeping, VAT and tax returns whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification. Please note, the salary is £15,000 - £17,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Wage

£15,000 a year

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Please note, the salary is £15,000 - £17,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Shifts TBC.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 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

You will be dealing with invoices, payments, payroll and financial reports whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification.

Job duties include:

Basic bookkeeping function, including work on Excel, Sage, and cloud based softwares (no experience required).
Administrative tasks.
Answering and making calls (after a period of initiation).
As time progresses, preparing VAT and tax returns, formulating working papers for company accounts.
Calculation of corporate tax, preparation of company accounts. Other ad hoc tax, accounting, and office related work.

Where you'll work

The Bridge House, Mill Lane
Dronfield
UK
S18 2XL

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 in 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.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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

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

Other requirements

Please note, the salary is £15,000 - £17,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include: 30 days per year, inc stats. Statutory pension and benefits. Working hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.

About this company

Small, local, Chartered Certified accountancy practice servicing a number of clients from a variety of different industries. Experience in VAT, personal taxes, payroll, CIS, company taxes, statutory accounts, and business advisory services. Small, friendly, experienced team who pride themselves on providing a premium service to clients.

After this apprenticeship

Potential to progress into ACCA course, and further, become a chartered accountant at the practice..

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