AAT Audit & Accounts Assistant Apprentice
Thomas Coombs
UK (LS15 8ZB)
Closes in 15 days (Friday 10 April 2026)
Posted on 24 March 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 3 apprenticeship with Thomas Coombs Ltd and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst also working towards the level 3 AAT qualification.
- Wage
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£21,216 a year
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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2
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
Audit Responsibilities:
Fieldwork of Audits:
- Perform audit testing and document findings in accordance with audit programmes
- Prepare audit working papers and ensure proper documentation of audit evidence
- Communicate with clients to gather necessary audit information and clarify queries
- Ensure compliance with auditing standards and firm policies during audit procedures
- Complete director, manager and assistant manager review points in a timely manner
Accounts Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting:
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements
- Prepare accounts file with supporting schedules and ensure agreed to financial statements
- Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
- Ensure accounts are completed within deadlines and budgets
- Complete director, manager and assistant manager review points in a timely manner
Tax Compliance:
- Preparation of corporation tax returns
- Team and Client Support
Where you'll work
3365 The PentagonCentury Way, Thorpe Park
Leeds
UK
LS15 8ZB
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
- Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function
- Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results
- You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns
- You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4
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:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Initiative
Other requirements
Benefits include: 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (increases up to a maximum of 25 days plus bank holidays). Auto enrolment pension, discretionary bonus scheme, full support for professional qualifications including paid study leave and exam fees. Social events.
About this employer
We are an independent firm of auditors and accounts offering a full range of services to our clients who are mainly family run owner managed businesses. We offer a personal service which will last throughout the business life and beyond. We operate from a modern air conditioned office in The Springs near Garforth on the outskirts of Leeds.
After this apprenticeship
- Opportunity to study up to ACA/ACCA to qualify as a Chartered Accountant
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022844.
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Closes in 15 days (Friday 10 April 2026)
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