AAT Finance Apprentice

Inn Collection Group

UK (NE12 8BS)

Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026

Posted on 14 January 2026


Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 3 apprenticeship with Inn Collection Group and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst also working towards the AAT level 3 qualification.

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, working hours TBC

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 3 August 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 duties include but are not limited to:

  • Daily reconciliations of cash balances including card payments
  • Supplier statement reconciliations
  • Customer ledger reconciliations and follow up
  • Invoice triage and approval follow ups
  • Weekly payment runs
  • Purchase order matching
  • Expense management including VAT compliance
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Month end accruals and prepayments
  • Master data management
  • EPOS updates
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Any other task deemed reasonable to support the wider finance team

Where you'll work

3rd Floor Q5 Quorum Business Park
newcastle
UK
NE12 8BS

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

Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT 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.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
  • English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)

A Level or equivalent in:

Any (grade A*-B)

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills

Other requirements

25 days holiday per annum, plus all bank holidays & an additional day in the month of your birthday. Auto enrolment into our standard pension scheme. Discount at any of our sites across England and Wales. On site parking, based in Quorum Business Park so excellent bus and metro links.

About this employer

The Inn Collection Group are a hospitality business founded in the North East over 15 years ago and now have a strong presence across Northern England and Wales, with a desire to expand further.The ICG story has been one of success and expansion, with a unique 'pubs with rooms' offer, we strive to give our customers the best of both worlds.

After this apprenticeship

This a fixed term role for the duration of the apprenticeship. If there is an available role that is suitable for the candidate at the end of their apprenticeship, they would be able to apply for a permanent role in the company however this is subject to what is available at the time.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007986.

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Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026

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