AAT Finance Assistant Apprentice

GBUK Ltd

UK (YO8 5DD)

Closes in 20 days (Thursday 25 September 2025)

Posted on 3 September 2025

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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 GBUK Ltd and Kaplan. You will be dealing with bookkeeping, account preparation and administrative duties whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification.

Wage

£19,500 a year

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Please note, the salary is £10 per hour or £12.21 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 3 November 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

Duties include:

  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliations

Please note, the salary is £10 per hour or £12.21 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Where you'll work

Woodland House, Blackwood Hall Business Park, North Duffield,
Selby, North Yorkshire
UK
YO8 5DD

Training

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

Training provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

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.

Training schedule

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 to 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, including, 

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

A Level or equivalent in:

Relevant (grade A-C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT 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 £10 per hour or £12.21 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include: 25 days annual leave. Employer pension contributions. Discretionary bonus based on performance. Hybrid Working:1 day home 4 days office.

About this employer

GBUK Group provides cutting-edge Enteral, Surgical and Critical Care, Vascular Access and Patient Handling devices and services to Healthcare Professionals worldwide. We are dedicated to Enhancing Patient Care by delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of patients and healthcare providers. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and accessibility are at the core of everything we do, and we are proud to be making a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry.

After this apprenticeship

Career progression in a growing finance department.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000339798.

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Closes in 20 days (Thursday 25 September 2025)

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