AAT Accountant Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 2 with SMH Sheards and Kaplan. You will be dealing with invoices, credit notes and accounts whilst working towards the AAT level 2 qualification.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

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

Candidates with A Levels (including Maths, Accounting, or Business at grade B or above) will be considered for Level 3 AAT.

Job duties will include:

Assisting managers with a portfolio of clients
Preparation of annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
VAT Returns
Corporation tax returns
Personal tax returns
Partnership tax returns
Client Bookkeeping
Preparation of P11ds

Where you'll work

Vernon House, 40 New North Road
Huddersfield
UK
HD1 5LS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Your training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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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.

Your training plan

Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

Foundation covers the basic principles of accountancy, and is your starting point if you’ve never studied accountancy before
You’ll learn the basic principles of accountancy, such as double-entry bookkeeping, costing and preparing financial statements, as well as how to use accountancy software
This level is ideal if you’re new to accountancy and finance, have previously worked in an accounts department, or are looking to change your career into Accountancy.
To pass this level, you'll be examined on five units. All assessments are computer-based exams (CBE)
The area you will cover include: Bookkeeping transactions. Bookkeeping controls. Elements of costing. Using accounting software
Foundation Synoptic Assessment
Training will be provided either via classroom or remote sessions
An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of their time towards it

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Basic Maths (grade 9/A* - 6/B)
Standard English (grade 9/A* - 6/B)

Desirable qualifications

A Level or equivalent in:

Relevant (grade A-C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Candidates with A Levels (including Maths, Accounting, or Business at grade B or above) will be considered for Level 3 AAT. Benefits include: 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Health Cash Plan (Level 1). Life Assurance. Company pension. Working hours: 8:30am - 4:30 pm

About this company

The SMH Group offers a comprehensive suite of financial services to our clients including Accountancy, Financial Services, Wills & Probate, Commercial Finance, Residential Mortgages and Corporate Finance. We have over 150 employees across our 10 offices throughout the Yorkshire region. At SMH Group we truly believe our people are our greatest strength which is why we want to give them the confidence to grow and shape their future. As we continue to grow as a business we strive to be g ...

Company benefits

Health Cash Plan. Life Assurance.

After this apprenticeship

Progression to AAT Level 3 or 4. Development opportunities

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