AAT Apprenticeship Programme 2026
AAB
UK (LS1 2JG)
Closes in 9 days (Wednesday 18 February 2026)
Posted on 4 February 2026
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 apprenticeship with AAB and Kaplan. You will be dealing with personal and corporate tax returns, accounting and bookkeeping whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification.
- Wage
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£23,000 a year
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 25 August 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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5
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
Your training will be fully funded, and generous study leave is provided. While studying you will be supported by encouraging and approachable team members, most of whom will have been through studies themselves.
As part of our apprenticeship programme, you will also be joining our other trainees undertaking internship, student placement and graduate trainee roles and learning alongside them. We are a very social firm, value good relationships and encourage participation in the numerous sports, social and fundraising events organised by Social Club and through?AABIE.
Some of the key responsibilities you can expect to learn and take on during the role include:
- Preparing working papers to assist in the production of accounts for sole traders and small limited companies
- Drafting basic personal and corporate tax returns
- Supporting fieldwork, which may involve visiting client premises
- Gaining experience with various accounting software packages
Where you'll work
Gresham House, 5-7 St Pauls Street
Leeds
UK
LS1 2JG
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)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Basic Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
- Standard English (grade 9/A* - 4/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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Benefits include: Annual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or carry over leave. Paid volunteering day to support causes that matter to you. Private Medical Insurance (PMI). Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support. Competitive pension scheme. Ability to purchase life assurance policies to support you. Modern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing. Working hours:– 8.45am to 5.15pm
About this employer
AAB exists to help clients overcome barriers, achieve their goals and reach their full potential.AAB deliver Audit, Accounting, Tax, Payroll, HR and Advisory Solutions globally from their offices in the United Kingdom, Ireland and internationally.
After this apprenticeship
- We are also delighted to offer Graduate Apprenticeships and through this programme, and students following this path will be able to work towards a university degree and either ICAS or ACCA
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000012897.
Apply now
Closes in 9 days (Wednesday 18 February 2026)
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