AAT Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

Chandos Civil Engineering Ltd

Cheadle (SK8 6QL)

Closes on Monday 31 August 2026

Posted on 1 July 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 2 AAT apprenticeship with Chandos Civil Engineering Ltd and Kaplan. You will be dealing with tax returns, tax payments and communication with clients whilst working towards the AAT Level 2 qualification.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
40 hours per week, 7.30am to 4.30pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

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

Trainee accounts assistant. Purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank recs, vat returns.

Where you'll work

Chandos House, Unit 8 Oak Green Business Park, Earl Road
Cheadle
SK8 6QL

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)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

This apprenticeship is a perfect match for someone without any accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. On this programme they will learn the building blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will they grasp the fundamentals of bookkeeping, but we will help them develop those vital skills and behaviours to enable them to put their knowledge into action.

If you’re new to accountancy and finance, looking to change your career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accounts department this level is ideal for you. You don’t need any prior experience working in accounts to study AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. There are no entry requirements, but you do need good maths, IT and English skills, and a willingness to learn.

You’ll learn a broad range of core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing as well as accountancy related business skills and personal skills.

You must successfully complete the following:

  • Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK)

  • Principles of Bookkeeping Control (POBC)

  • Principles of Costing (PCTN)

  • Business Environment (BESY)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 5 and above )

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Number skills
  • Attention to detail

About this employer

We are a leading, forward thinking groundworks company based in Cheadle. Our clients are some of the largest housebuilders in the UK. We strive on seeing the full potential in all our employees.

Disability Confident

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).

Opportunity to build a rewarding career within a successful company.

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 VAC2000040133.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 31 August 2026

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.