AAT Accountant Apprenticeship

MMBA Accountants Ltd

Preston (PR2 2YP)

Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 30 September 2026)

Posted on 14 September 2026

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Summary

Kick-start your career with an AAT Level 2 Apprenticeship at MMBA Accountants Ltd, delivered in partnership with Kaplan. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience within a professional accountancy practice while studying towards a nationally recognised AAT qualification. You'll earn a salary from day one.

Wage

£15,392 a year

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Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, working hours TBC

37 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 1 October 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accounts Preparation: Assist in double-entry bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, trial balance preparation, control accounts, and drafting financial statements for SMEs
  • Tax Compliance: Support the preparation of VAT returns, PAYE calculations, Self-Assessment tax returns, and basic Corporate Tax (CT600) computations
  • Audit Support: Participate in external audit engagements, performing vouching, sample testing, stock count verifications, and maintaining clear working paper files
  • Client & Software Systems: Utilise cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and Microsoft Excel to input data, resolve queries, and communicate professionally with clients

Where you'll work

Unit 7, Navigation Business Village
Navigation Way, Ashton-on-Ribble
Preston
PR2 2YP

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)

More training information

Kaplan is one of the world’s largest and most diverse education providers. We are one of the UK’s leading training providers for finance and accountancy and data and IT qualifications and train thousands of apprentices each year.

We have been educating and training students for over 70 years and have helped thousands of people achieve their career goals. We offer apprenticeships from Level 2 to Level 7 and cover Accountancy & Tax, Banking & Finance and Data & IT.

We offer study methods to suit all types of learning, whether you want to be face-to-face, or left alone to study in your own time. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths (grade 9-4)
  • English (grade 9-4)

A Level in:

Any x 3 (grade A-D)

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

About this employer

At MMBA Accountants, we blend top-tier financial expertise with the supportive energy of a modern, growth-focused practice. We don’t just crunch numbers—we act as trusted advisors, leveraging cutting-edge cloud technologies (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and automated workflows to shape the future of accounting. Why MMBA Stands Out: All-Round Exposure: No rigid silos. You’ll gain hands-on experience across Audit, Financial Accounts, and UK Taxation from day one. Fast-Track Progression: We invest heavily in our people, offering 100% sponsored AAT/ACCA qualifications, structured mentorship, and paid study leave to help you grow into a Chartered Accountant. Supportive & Collaborative Culture: Work directly alongside experienced partners in an open, transparent environment where your ideas matter and your career is nurtured. Tech-Forward Learning: Master modern digital tools, data analytics, and advisory techniques that keep you ahead of the industry curve.

After this apprenticeship

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

At MMBA Accountants, we treat our apprentices as the future leaders of our firm. From day one, you will follow a structured, performance-driven progression pathway designed to take you from entry-level trainee to a fully qualified Chartered Accountant.

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 VAC2000053405.

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Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 30 September 2026)

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