AAT Accounts/Insolvency Administrator Apprentice

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 Begbies Traynor Group and Kaplan. You will be dealing with financial enquiries, statutory reports and documents whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification. Candidates with a Level 3 AAT, will be eligible for Level 4 AAT.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Shifts to be confirmed

36 hours 15 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

Accounting Apprenticeship

Candidates with a Level 3 AAT, will be eligible for Level 4 AAT.

Are you thinking about your options after college? Are you looking to become a qualified accountant? If university is not for you then why not start working towards a professional qualification whilst working with a supportive team, gaining valuable experience and earning a salary.

Begbies Traynor plc is a leading business recovery, financial advisory and property services consultancy with over 1200 colleagues who deliver exceptional advice and support to clients from a comprehensive network of UK and offshore locations. Our Insolvency division is the UK’s leading business rescue and recovery specialist. We support financially distressed businesses with turnaround, restructuring and closure options and we’re proud to have been appointed to more insolvency cases than any other firm in the UK.

We have an exciting Apprenticeship opportunity available to work in our London office within our Corporate Restructuring and Recovery Team with support being provided to achieve a professional accountancy qualification.

What will you do?
Over 5 or 6 years you will study towards becoming a qualified accountant and during this time you will:

Gain practical experience and valuable skills whilst bringing your studies to life
Be part of a team supporting the day-to-day operations and functions and get involved in interesting cases
Use your insights and skills to analyse financial information, prepare statutory reports and documents
Communicate with key stakeholders, such as Accountants and Solicitors on formal insolvency matters
Gain knowledge and experience of dealing with limited companies in financial distress from a wide range of industries and sectors
Be predominantly based in our London office with a supportive team around you, occasionally working out on site and other offices

Where you'll work

Pearl Assurance House, 319 Ballards Lane
London
UK
N12 8LY

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. Four of the units are examined individually and there is also a synoptic assessment that you’ll take towards the end of the level, which incorporates the final two units as well as drawing on all of the other units you’ve studied at this level.

The area you will cover include:

Advanced Bookkeeping
Final Accounts Preparation
Management Accounting: Costing
Indirect Tax
Advanced Synoptic Assessment

The Apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be a successful Assistant Accountant, this includes, Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Embracing Change and Problem Solving. Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment.

The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Benefits include: 23 days holiday. Employee pension contribution 5% and Employer pension contribution 3%. Income protection. Life insurance. Cycle to Work scheme.

About this company

Begbies Traynor is the market leader in business rescue and recovery supporting financially distressed businesses withturnaround, restructuring and closure options.

After this apprenticeship

Supporting you to fast track your career and achieve your professional qualifications
Providing on-the job training and exposure to a wide range of industries and experiences
Regularly checking in to make sure you’re meeting your personal goals
Helping you grow by supporting you to learn new skills, build technical knowledge alongside your professional development
Connecting you with other Apprentices who are at similar stages of their career so you can support each other as you progress through your studies
Give you the opportunity to build your network across our Group through our Colleague Networks, which could involve building your connections with local communities by using your volunteering day or perhaps promoting our industries at local schools
Providing a competitive salary and a flexible benefits package

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