AAT Finance Apprentice
Everards Brewery Limited
Narborough, Leicestershire (LE19 2AN)
Closes in 22 days (Wednesday 10 June 2026)
Posted on 19 May 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 with Everards Brewery Limited and Kaplan. You will be dealing with accounts, reports and journals whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification. The employer is open to considering candidates for either Level 2 or Level 3.
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday: 8:45 am - 5:00 pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 31 August 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 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 include:
- Supporting day-to-day finance activities.
- Sales Ledger & Purchase Ledger tasks.
- Account reconciliations.
- Balance Sheet support.
- Expenditure analysis.
- General Ledger journals.
- Working with colleagues across the business.
Where you'll work
Everards Meadow, 9 Cooper Way
Narborough, Leicestershire
LE19 2AN
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
Advanced Diploma - AAT Level 3Advanced builds on the knowledge gained in the Foundation level. If you work in accounts or have studied accountancy before, you may be able to start at this level. You’ll learn complex accounting techniques, and master a number of accounting disciplines, including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants. This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. 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. To pass this level, you’ll need to study five units (also known as subjects), which are all mandatory. Four of the units are examined individually and there is also a synoptic assessment that you’ll take towards the end of the level, which incorporates the final two units as well as drawing on all of the other units you’ve studied at this level. The area you will cover includes: Advanced Bookkeeping. Final Accounts Preparation.Management Accounting: Costing.Indirect Tax.Advanced Synoptic Assessment. The apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be a successful Assistant Accountant. This includes Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Embracing Change and Problem Solving. Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take the End Point Assessment. The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
- Maths (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
- Administrative skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
About this employer
We are a family-owned, independent business where your future matters and your development is genuinely supported.
Company benefits
25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme. Discounts and cashback with loads of retailers: from Argos to Tesco and TUI.A comfy team break room with free hot drinks & fruit. Social events and activities. Free parking.
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
3 year apprenticeship to cover all AAT qualification.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032452.
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Closes in 22 days (Wednesday 10 June 2026)
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