AAT Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Multi Trades Recruitment Ltd

UK (BL7 9RP)

Closes in 7 days (Monday 9 March 2026)

Posted on 24 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 apprenticeship with Multi Trades Recruitment Ltd and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst also working towards the level 2 aat qualification.

Wage

£14,560 a year

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Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed.

35 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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 will include:

  • Bank Allocations
  • Timesheet Sending/Chasing
  • Collating hours onto spreadsheet
  • Raising Invoices
  • Chasing debtors
  • Weekly debtors review

Where you'll work

10a Eagley House Deakins, Business Park, Blackburn Road
Bolton
UK
BL7 9RP

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

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

25 days holiday + bank holidays + 3 for Xmas closure. 3% statutory employer contribution. 25% Salary bonus (based off work performance and company performance). Parking provided on site (paid by company).

About this employer

Multi Trades Recruitment prides itself on affordable, transparent pricing to exceed the needs of the client with none of the overspendings. A simple business model with extremely high standards at its core means a perfect match for both clients and employees alike. Our dedicated professional recruiters have over 50 years of experience in this industry, based in multiple offices around the UK, this ensures nationwide job placement will be achieved effectively and without delay.

After this apprenticeship

  • Have the chance to increase workload in the accountants department as knowledge and experience increase
  • Learning such things as management accounts, cashflow forecasts, budgets etc.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017406.

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Closes in 7 days (Monday 9 March 2026)

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