AAT Finance Assistant Apprenticeship
Nichol Goodwill Brown Limited
Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear (NE26 2NE)
Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026)
Posted on 16 June 2026
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Summary
Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Kickstart your career today with a level 3 AAT apprenticeship with Nichol Goodwill Brown Ltd and Kaplan. You will be dealing with tax returns, tax payments and communication with clients whilst working towards the AAT Level 3 qualification.
- Wage
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£16,640 a year
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Office based.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 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
Job Duties:
Bookkeeping
- Process invoices, receipts, payments, and maintain accurate financial records.
- Reconcile bank transactions and assist with accounts payable and receivable.
- Support month-end procedures and maintain organised financial documentation.
Payroll
- Assist with the preparation and processing of payroll.
- Maintain employee payroll records and timesheet information.
- Support payroll compliance and respond to basic payroll queries.
General Office Administration
- Manage telephone calls, emails, and correspondence.
- Maintain filing systems and perform data entry tasks.
- Provide administrative support to the team and assist with day-to-day office operations.
Where you'll work
112 Whitley Road
Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear
NE26 2NE
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
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.
To pass this level you will need to study the following four units:
- Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS).
- Management Accounting Techniques (MATS).
- Tax Processes for Business (TPFB).
- Business Awareness (BUAW).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE 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
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Analytical skills
About this employer
The business was founded in 1997 and has offices in Whitley Bay. It is managed by its two directors, Derek Nichol and Stan Harrison and newly qualified member of staff Harry Nichol. We provide a full range of accounting service covering a wide cross section of small and medium businesses.
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
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Future progression available to the right candidate
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 VAC2000035575.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026)
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