AAT Finance Apprentice
William King Ltd
UK (B70 9DR)
Closes in 22 days (Thursday 1 January 2026)
Posted on 9 December 2025
Contents
Summary
Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 3 with William King Ltd and Kaplan. You will be dealing with bank statements, accounts and financial data whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 to £23,492.04, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 19 January 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Job duties:
Assist with day-to-day finance operations, including sales ledger, and cash postings.
Process scrap invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
Support month-end activities, such as preparing journals and assisting with accruals and prepayments.
Maintain accurate financial records and update spreadsheets for reporting purposes.
Provide administrative support for finance projects, audits, and internal controls.
Respond to internal and external queries professionally and promptly.
Learn and apply accounting principles while studying towards AAT qualifications.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth financial processes and data accuracy.
Where you'll work
Atlas Centre, Union Road
West Bromwich
UK
B70 9DR
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
Advanced Diploma - AAT Level 3
Advanced builds on the knowledge gained in the Foundation level. If you work in accounts or have studied accountancy before, you may be able to start at this level. You’ll learn complex accounting techniques, and master a number of accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants.
This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. 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’ll need to study five units (also known as subjects), which are all mandatory. Four of the units are examined individually and there is also a synoptic assessment that you’ll take towards the end of the level, which incorporates the final two units as well as drawing on all of the other units you’ve studied at this level.
The area you will cover include:
- Advanced Bookkeeping.
- Final Accounts Preparation.
- Management Accounting: Costing.
- Indirect Tax.
- Advanced Synoptic Assessment.
The apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be a successful Assistant Accountant, this includes, Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Embracing Change and Problem Solving. Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment.
The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 9-4)
- Maths (grade 9-4)
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Other Info 8.30 - 17.00 Monday to Thursday 9.00 - 15.00 Friday 3 Days in Office and 2 days WFH after the first 6 months of apprenticeship. Free parking on site, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and an enhanced pension scheme offered.
About this employer
At William King, we pride ourselves on being a family-owned business with over 200 years of heritage, built on strong values and long-term relationships. Our culture is collaborative, inclusive, and people-focused – we believe our success is fundamentally linked to the wellbeing and growth of our employees.
After this apprenticeship
Opportunity to progress to Finance Assistant or Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk roles upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Potential to continue professional studies (e.g., AAT Level 4, then ACCA or CIMA) supported by the company.
Exposure to a wide range of finance functions – management accounts, VAT compliance, and ERP systems – providing a strong foundation for a long-term career in finance.
Clear career path within the organisation, with options to move into analyst roles, credit control, or management accounting as skills develop.
Continuous learning culture with mentoring and opportunities to work on projects such as cost analysis, budgeting, and process improvements.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004628.
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Closes in 22 days (Thursday 1 January 2026)
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