AAT Finance Assistant Apprentice

Saltus Partners LLP

Fareham (PO15 7AZ)

Closes in 18 days (Friday 9 October 2026)

Posted on 16 September 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 Saltus Partners LLP and Kaplan. You will be dealing with bank transactions, balance sheet reconciliations and assisting with audit queries whilst working towards the AAT Level 3 qualification.

Wage

£21,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Between £21,000 to £25,000 subject to the candidate

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
3 days in the Solent office, the rest at home or at Kaplan. Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 21 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

  • Prepare and complete bank transactions.

  • Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations, investigating differences and ensuring records are accurate

  • Taking ownership of the finance mailbox, responding to queries and ensuring requests are dealt with promptly

  • Assisting with audit queries and supporting the posting of final statutory accounts journals

  • Gaining exposure to different areas and divisions within the wider Finance team

  • Assisting with the monthly payroll process

  • Supporting a variety of finance projects and process improvement initiatives

  • Supporting the finance team with the integration of new acquisitions into the business

  • Developing your knowledge of finance systems, processes and controls

Where you'll work

4500 Parkway, Whiteley
Fareham
PO15 7AZ

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 of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding 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:

Maths & English (grade 7 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
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills

About this employer

We want everyone who works at Saltus to be proud to work here, and to find fulfilment and meaning in the work that they do. Just as importantly, you’ll get to experience our culture, which we really do live and breathe, ensuring that Saltus is a fantastic place to work for every single one of our 500+ people. We work hard, but we have an awful lot of fun along the way. We’re incredibly flexible about when and how you work: we don’t want anyone to be prevented from coming to work for Saltus as a result of the working pattern that they’re looking for. We are passionate about championing flexible working for our people, so if there’s a slightly different working pattern that you’re looking for, then please come and have a chat to us about it!

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).

Saltus has grown at around 40% per annum throughout its life. As it grows you have the opportunity to grow with it. You will work alongside experienced members of the Finance team and gain exposure to a wide range of activities, giving you a strong foundation for a long-term career in finance through natural progression.

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 VAC2000053950.

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Closes in 18 days (Friday 9 October 2026)

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