AAT Apprentice Finance Assistant
Seventy7 Manchester Limited
UK ( M12 6PQ)
Closes in 15 days (Friday 13 February 2026)
Posted on 29 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 2 apprenticeship with seventy7 and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst working towards the aat level 2 qualification.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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37.5 hours
Shifts to be confirmed
37 hours 30 minutes 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
The job initially will focus on Purchase ledger admin, including-
- Setting up new suppliers
- Checking invoices to Po’s /obtaining authorisation
- Coding and posting invoices to the account’s ledgers accurately
- Running aged creditor reports for payment runs
- Obtaining authorisation for weekly payments and processing on bank to be released
General accounts duties including but not limited to –
- Opening new clients
- Opening new jobs
- Matching and coding credit card expenses
- Opening and distributing post
- Credit control
- Invoice Discounting admin
- Learning and understanding the accounting software Workbook
- Running ad hoc system reports as requested
- Cover of team during annual leave will also be expected
Where you'll work
St Thomas Parish Rooms, Niven Street
Manchester
UK
M12 6PQ
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
Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2 - AAT
This apprenticeship is a perfect match for someone without any accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. On this programme they will learn the building blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will they grasp the fundamentals of bookkeeping but we will help them develop those vital skills and behaviours to enable them to put their knowledge into action.
If you’re new to accountancy and finance, looking to change your career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accounts department this level is ideal for you. You don’t need any prior experience working in accounts to study AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. There are no entry requirements, but you do need good maths, IT and English skills, and a willingness to learn.
You’ll learn a broad range of core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing as well as accountancy related business skills and personal skills. You must successfully complete the following:
- Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK)
- Principles of Bookkeeping Control (POBC)
- Principles of Costing (PCTN)
- Business Environment (BESY)
- You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a synoptic assessment and interview with supporting portfolio
Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom based lessons or Live Online. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate time to off the job training, as well as completing knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with your apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
- English (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 this role is national minimum wage and hybrid with 3 days in office and 2 days at home (college day to be classed as home day). Benefits and holiday; 22 days holiday, birthday day off, bank holidays, workplace pension (after 3 months service), free onsite parking, CTW scheme, refreshments and breakfast provided. Piccadilly station less than 10 mins walk away and close to bus links.
About this employer
This company is a creative content agency based in Manchester with offices in London and India. The culture is great and friendly and the people are its main asset. The company has a culture club who organise lunch time activities like lunches out, quizzes, activities, Christmas parties and secret santa.
After this apprenticeship
- The company is happy to support all employees develop if that is their desire
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011453.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Friday 13 February 2026)
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