AAT Finance Transaction Apprentice
Hawkins and Associates
UK (CB24 9JD)
Closes in 24 days (Thursday 19 February 2026)
Posted on 21 January 2026
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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 Hawkins and Associates and Kaplan. You will be dealing with invoices, debtors ledger and accounts whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, between 9:00am - 5:30pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 9 March 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 ROLE:
Process all bank transactions and support the finance transaction team KEY.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accessing bank statements and allocating all receipts to invoices.
- Database searching to find relevant details to allow allocation of receipts.
- Provide cover and support for expense processes, including review of VAT receipts, nominal coding and approval.
- Provide cover and support for the purchase ledger, including processing supplier invoices, coding, claiming VAT, ensuring correct entity.
- Processing automatic bank payments such as bank charges to ensure swift bank reconciliation is possible.
- Other general administrative duties.
NOTE: The Company reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the Company’s business.
Where you'll work
9 High St, Histon
Cambridge
UK
CB24 9JD
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 (TPFB).
- Business Awareness (BUAW).
You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a synoptic assessment and discussion with a supporting portfolio.
Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom-based lessons or Live Online. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking, and you must dedicate time to off-the-job training, as well as completing knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with your apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 9/A* - 5/C)
- Maths (grade 9/A* - 5/C)
A Level or equivalent 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
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Please note that for candidates aged 21 and over, the salary will be paid in line with the National Minimum Wage for this age group.
Benefits include:
- In addition to recognised public holidays you will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday per year. Holiday entitlement then increases by one additional day for every subsequent complete year of service up to a maximum of 30 days per annum.
- The Company will pay 10% of your basic salary per month into your pension. You do not have to contribute unless you wish to do so.
- Hawkins is an employee owned company which means apprentices will have the opportunity to be a shareholder within the business and earn bonuses depending on the performance of the company.
Transport/Parking Information:
- Private company car park.
- From Cambridge Station - 21 minute drive - 45 minute bus journey - 31 minute cycle.
- From The Busway Histon and Impington - 4 minute drive - 12 minute bus journey - 4 minute cycle - 17 minute walk .
About this employer
At Hawkins we build careers: We set ourselves apart from the competition and are proud to say that when people join us, they tend to stay.We achieve this by investing in our people, helping them to become experts in their chosen field by providing a secure and nurturing environment in which to develop their skills. This means that as every employee has a stake in the future of the business, growth benefits all, rather than a just few individuals or external investors.
After this apprenticeship
Hawkins is a fast-growing company, both in the UK and internationally. Whilst there are not guaranteed roles available, our departments are expanding as the company grows, and we would like to see these roles as developmental ones which could grow with the business, if suitable roles were to arise.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009987.
Apply now
Closes in 24 days (Thursday 19 February 2026)
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