AAT Finance Apprentice

EBS LTD

Warwick (CV34 6UW)

Closes in 15 days (Thursday 13 August 2026)

Posted on 27 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 EBS Limited and Kaplan. You will be dealing with tax returns, tax payments and communication with clients whilst working towards the AAT Level 2 qualification.

Wage

£16,575 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Full time in the office 

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 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

Within this job role, the following duties will be carried out: Bank Reconciliations, Sales Invoice Processing, Purchase Invoice Processing, Expenses, Cashflow Management, Management Accounting, VAT Returns. In time, we also propose the apprentice to have a small client portfolio where they can manage all aspects, including holding virtual and in-person meetings with clients from across the world, initially under supervision.

Where you'll work

Innovation Centre
Gallows Hill
Warwick
CV34 6UW

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 4 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
    • Organisation skills
    • Attention to detail

    About this employer

    EBS have been operating since 1991, bringing International companies to the UK. This means that we have a varied client list with lots of different and interesting aspects to accounting. In the accounting department, we have a fast-paced and deadline driven environment. However, it is equally important to us to create a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

    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).

    Once the individual has mastered the initial tasks, then there will be opportunities to take on more complex tasks, and manage a client portfolio of their own. EBS favours promoting people internally within the company, and have shown this with previous apprentices.

    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 VAC2000044964.

    Apply now

    Closes in 15 days (Thursday 13 August 2026)

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