AAT Finance Assistant Apprentice
Ryder Architecture Limited
UK (NE1 3NN)
Closes in 18 days (Saturday 18 April 2026)
Posted on 31 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 2 with Ryder Architecture Limited and Kaplan. You will be dealing with invoices, accounts, reconciliations and payments whilst working towards the AAT level 2 qualification.
- Wage
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£16,640 a year
- Training course
- Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 22 June 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
We are looking for a detail oriented individual to support our Purchase Ledger and the wider finance function.
You will play a key role in maintaining strong supplier relationships, ensuring financial accuracy, and supporting the cash flow forecasting process.
Core Responsibilities:
Purchase Ledger & Supplier Management:
Inbox Management:
Act as the primary point of contact for the purchase ledger email account, ensuring all invoices are captured and queries from suppliers or staff are resolved promptly
Onboarding:
Manage the setup of new supplier accounts, performing due diligence by verifying company details and payment information
Invoice Processing:
Accurately code and upload purchase invoices and credit notes into our cloud based project accounting platform
Financial Coding:
Develop a deep understanding of the company’s nominal structure to ensure all costs are allocated correctly
Where you'll work
Coopers Studios, 14-18 Westgate Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
UK
NE1 3NN
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)
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
Benefits include:
- 26 days holiday
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee assistance helpline
- Gym subsistence
- Pension scheme
- Travel loan scheme
After one year – EOT bonus and profit share, death in service, cyclescheme, EV loan. After 2 years and on a permanent contract - health cashplan, private medical cover, enhanced pension contribution
About this employer
We provide exceptional opportunities for personal growth, where everyone is empowered to develop in an environment of challenge and exploration that is respectful of everyone.Whether it’s flexible working arrangements, enhanced parenting leave, or tools to support physical, mental and financial health, we are proud to support our people at every stage.
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
- This role is an ideal entry point for an aspiring finance professional starting their AAT Level 2
- We are pleased to offer full support and mentorship through the first level of their studies, providing a practical environment to apply their learning
- We don't have the internal complexity for Level 3 and Level 4 work yet, so we see this as a great 12-15 month role for someone starting out
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023779.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Saturday 18 April 2026)
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