AAT Assistant Accountant Apprentice
AuthorTax Limited
London (N14 6HF)
Closes in 21 days (Monday 29 June 2026)
Posted on 5 June 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 AuthorTax Limited and Kaplan. You will be dealing with accounts, VAT returns and reports whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification.
- Wage
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£23,000 a year
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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37.5 hours per week. Days and times to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 28 July 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
Typical duties will include:
- Draft and prepare client accounts/statutory accounts along with tax computations.
- Draft quarterly VAT returns.
- Draft reports covering financial statements, client business issues, systems and controls.
- Prepare management accounts.
- Correspond with clients, keeping the relevant manager informed of developments.
- Preparation of P11d’s for review by members of the team.
- Analyse client records and assist with running payroll.
- Prepare final accounts packs to send to clients.
You will study towards the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 3 and then Level 4 qualification over 36 month under an apprenticeship contract, building not only on your technical skills, but also on your personal and professional development.
Where you'll work
Block F, Office 4, Southgate Office Village
288 Chase Rd
London
N14 6HF
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 3.
Advanced 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 the other units you’ve studied at this level.
The areas you will cover include:
- 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. These include 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 in:
- Maths (grade 9/A* - 6/B)
- English (grade 9/A* - 6/B)
A Level 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
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
- IT skills
About this employer
AuthorTax is a young accountancy practice that is growing fast. We deal with a number of interesting clients in the creative sector who require an efficient and high quality service.
After this apprenticeship
You will study towards the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 3 and then Level 4 qualification over 36 month under an apprenticeship contract, building not only on your technical skills, but also on your personal and professional development. Further study support will be offered based on performance in the role.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
Kaplan
kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk
0161 259 7400
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035415.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Monday 29 June 2026)
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