AAT Junior Accounts Assistant Apprentice
Sterling Partners Limited
UK (M20 2DR)
Closes today
Posted on 20 January 2026
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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 4 apprenticeship with Sterling Partners Limited and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst also working towards the AAT level 4 qualification.
- Wage
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£25,000 a year
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Please note salary is up to £25,000 depending on experience.
- Training course
- Professional accounting technician (level 4)
- Hours
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37.5 hours. Days and shifts TBC.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 23 February 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Job duties:
- Account preparation for various entities.
- VAT return preparation and management accounts.
- Self-assessment tax return preparation and assistance with MTD ITSA.
Aid in audits.
Where you'll work
2nd Floor, Grove House, 774-780 Wilmslow Road
Manchester
UK
M20 2DR
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
Professional accounting technician (level 4)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Collate and analyse financial information, and show how that information can be used most effectively to support value creation within an organisation.
- Apply accounting principles and adhere to legislation to ensure records are accurate and compliant with law or company policy when delivering accounting activities, such as the financial accounting of single entities, limited companies or partnerships or management accounting activities for an organisation.
- Apply professional scepticism when undertaking accounting activities to inform and evaluate decision making on the content of true and fair accounts, being alert to conditions that may indicate possible misstatement of financial information due to error or fraud, establishing the facts sensitively and being aware of unconscious bias.
- Interpret financial information for accounting purposes, such as using judgement to determine the correct way to report or account for transaction or undertaking ratio analysis.
- Participate in or support others with quality improvement activities, for example the improvement of personal working practices.
- Use software packages to assist with accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
- Deliver accounting tasks with a critical eye to transactions and trends, demonstrating a ‘right first time approach’.
- Use workload management principles to plan, organise and prioritise own tasks, and manage time effectively.
- Use accounting information to add value to the organisation through use of data visualisations, analysis and interpretation, and communicate financial information in a way that facilitates understanding for non-finance stakeholders.
- Communicate accounting information through a variety of media to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required, considering the risks and benefits to the organisation of social media and other digital applications.
- Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver accounting tasks, recognising the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Collate and analyse financial information, and show how that information can be used most effectively to support value creation within an organisation.
- Apply accounting principles and adhere to legislation to ensure records are accurate and compliant with law or company policy when delivering accounting activities, such as the financial accounting of single entities, limited companies or partnerships or management accounting activities for an organisation.
- Apply professional scepticism when undertaking accounting activities to inform and evaluate decision making on the content of true and fair accounts, being alert to conditions that may indicate possible misstatement of financial information due to error or fraud, establishing the facts sensitively and being aware of unconscious bias.
- Interpret financial information for accounting purposes, such as using judgement to determine the correct way to report or account for transaction or undertaking ratio analysis.
- Participate in or support others with quality improvement activities, for example the improvement of personal working practices.
- Use software packages to assist with accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
- Deliver accounting tasks with a critical eye to transactions and trends, demonstrating a ‘right first time approach’.
- Use workload management principles to plan, organise and prioritise own tasks, and manage time effectively.
- Use accounting information to add value to the organisation through use of data visualisations, analysis and interpretation, and communicate financial information in a way that facilitates understanding for non-finance stakeholders.
- Communicate accounting information through a variety of media to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required, considering the risks and benefits to the organisation of social media and other digital applications.
- Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver accounting tasks, recognising the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Training schedule
Professional Accounting Taxation Technician Apprenticeship Level 4 - AAT A key role within any accountancy and finance function, individuals undertaking this apprenticeship will hone their ability to create, verify and review accurate and timely financial information.
This apprenticeship can suit a variety of financial functions as there are a range of qualifications available to suit your organisation.
Our Professional Accountant / Taxation Professional apprenticeship programme offers a choice of professional qualification with work-based projects. This ensures that learning and skills are directly applied to the apprentice’s role, and maximises the time used as part of off-the-job training.
The course is made up of three mandatory units and five optional units. You must pass all the mandatory assessments and two optional unit assessments to achieve the qualification.
Mandatory: Drafting and Interpreting of Financial Statements (DAIF) Applied Management Accounting (AMAC) Inter ...
Requirements
Essential qualifications
Other in:
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
- Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
Other requirements
Please note salary is up to £25,000 depending on experience. Benefits; Enjoy 21 days of holiday plus bank holidays, team building activities, and regular team meals out and social events.
We are also proud to offer 3 self-care days per year. Work in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, where your skills are valued, and your growth is encouraged.
Enjoy monthly team lunches, quarterly team building and annual multi-office team building.
Our office is nestled in the heart of Didsbury, surrounded by parks, shops, and cafes, providing an inspiring and enjoyable work environment and ample parking is also available on site.
About this employer
Sterling Partners Limited is a progressive firm of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers, serving clients globally. Based in Manchester, we provide top-notch accounting, taxation, and audit services.We’re offering more than a job; we're providing a pathway to your professional dreams. Join us, and you'll not only be part of a dynamic team but also benefit from significant financial support to complete your Chartered Accountancy exams.
After this apprenticeship
We invest in your future by providing progression onto ICAEW/ACCA with full training support.
Be part of a thriving, growing business where your career can flourish alongside our success. We also offer long service awards, recognising your commitment and quality work.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008801.
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