AAT Accounts Assistant Apprentice
KG Accountants Limited
UK (SE1 1LB)
Closes in 17 days (Thursday 19 February 2026)
Posted on 2 February 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 2 with KG Accountants Limited and Kaplan. You will be dealing with invoices, bookkeeping and financial records whilst working towards the AAT level 2 qualification.
- Wage
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£11,778 to £19,047.60, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
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Please note, the salary is £9.00–£9.50 per hour (with formal pay review )after 6 months).
- Training course
- Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Typically Monday to Friday between 10:00am–6:00pm. 3 days office-based, with 1 day per week allocated to college/training. Some flexibility around exact days.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 2 March 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 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:
Supporting the accounts team with day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting tasks.
Processing purchase invoices and sales invoices using accounting software and digital systems.
Assisting with bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
Supporting payroll, VAT returns and management accounts preparation under supervision.
Assisting with client record keeping, document management and correspondence.
Using cloud-based accounting software and receipt capture tools.
Undertaking training and development as part of the AAT Level 2 apprenticeship programme.
Where you'll work
180 Borough High St
London
UK
SE1 1LB
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
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.
Training schedule
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* - 4/C)
- Standard English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
Desirable qualifications
A Level or equivalent in:
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 £9.00–£9.50 per hour (with formal pay review) after 6 months).
Benefits include:
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
Workplace pension in line with auto-enrolment requirements.
Paid study time for apprenticeship training and support with professional development.
Hybrid Working.
About this employer
KG Accountants Limited is a specialist accountancy practice based in London Bridge, supporting Community Interest Companies (CICs), charities and social enterprises across the UK. We are known for our supportive, structured and training-focused environment, with a strong emphasis on doing things properly and developing people from the ground up. Apprentices are given real responsibility, hands-on experience and ongoing support to build a solid foundation for a long-term career in accountancy.
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
Successful completion of the AAT Level 2 apprenticeship may lead to progression onto AAT Level 3, increased responsibility within the firm, and the opportunity for a permanent role within the practice. KG Accountants is a growing specialist firm and offers long-term career development for committed individuals..
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011219.
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Closes in 17 days (Thursday 19 February 2026)
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