Accounts Trainee (AAT) Apprenticeship

DUNCAN & TOPLIS LIMITED

Loughborough, Louth

Closes in 29 days (Saturday 1 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 July 2026


Summary

Our AAT Trainee apprenticeship roles, include gaining real life experience within accountancy and tax whilst undertaking the AAT Level 3 Apprenticeship with Kaplan. 

If you are looking to kick start your career, have a minimum of 96 UCAS points and an passion for accounting, we would love to hear from you. 

Wage

£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm with one hour for lunch.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 26 August 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

2

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

  • During your training contract, you will gain hands-on experience with our core service line teams - including assurance, business services, and tax - helping you to put everything you learn into action in real-life scenarios
  • You will be supported to complete the initial preparation of client accounts
  • Assist with tax computations
  • Prepare opening balance agreements, engagement letters and general administration as and when required

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • Unit 3, Princes Court, Royal Way, Loughborough, LE11 5XR
  • Oxley House, Lincoln Way, Fairfield Industrial Estate, Louth, LN11 0LS

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

  • AAT Level 3 apprenticeship course will be delivered by our training provider Kaplan, we use thier Nottingham location
  • Training is on a day release basis, so one day per week

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C / 4)
  • Maths (grade C / 4)

A Level in:

  • Any (grade C)
  • Any (grade C)
  • Any (grade 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Duncan & Toplis is one of the largest UK accountants, specialising in accounting and business advisory services. We provide a full range of services to businesses and individuals across a strong portfolio of sectors.

Our team of talented individuals bring together an impressive depth of expertise and know-how, taking great pride in being a trusted partner to our clients, helping them to achieve their goals through services that are tailored to their needs.

We are an award-winning UK accountancy company with a reputation for dedication, commitment and attention to detail to offer real value to our clients. Our accounting company offers services including accountancy, tax and business advice, audit, payroll, wealth management, legal and probate, IT solutions, and support for international trade.

https://duncantoplis.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Whilst studying AAT, you will gain insight into Accouting & Tax. Following completion of AAT L3, you will progress onto our L4 allowing you to become fully AAT qualified in a 3 year period. We have opportunities to progress onto our Chartered Qualifcation ( Level 7 ICAEW ACA).

We have other opportunities to get into other aspects of accounting or just progressing by experience. We are lead by personal preference,  work performance and commitment. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DUNCAN & TOPLIS LIMITED

Chloe Williamson

chloe.williamson@duncantoplis.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000040602.

Apply now

Closes in 29 days (Saturday 1 August 2026 at 11:59pm)