AAT Audit and Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship
Grunberg and Co
UK (NW9 6BX)
Closes in 23 days (Sunday 15 March 2026)
Posted on 19 February 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 AAT apprenticeship with Grunberg and Co and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience including analysing client’s bank data, preparing accounts and preparing basic corporation tax computations.
- Wage
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£27,500 a year
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 2 September 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
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start a career in audit and accounts. You will be part of a collaborative team, gaining hands-on experience and responsibilities early on. Training includes technical skills, in-house learning, and personal development support. A dedicated buddy and partner mentor will guide your career progression. After the probationary period, hybrid working is available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare statutory accounts using accounting software and manual records.
- Analyse client financial data, including bank statements.
- Conduct stock-taking at client sites and assist with audit assignments.
- Learn how to prepare corporation tax computations.
- Use software such as Xero, CCH accounts production, and CaseWare audit.
- Communicate with clients via phone, email, and in person.
- Engage in effective internal communication to support smooth workflow and knowledge sharing across the team.
Where you'll work
5 Technology Park, Colindeep Lane
London
UK
NW9 6BX
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:
- English (grade 6)
- Maths (grade 6)
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
Other requirements
We are a top‐100 accountancy firm with a strong reputation for quality service, client care and clear commercial advice. Our clients include private individuals, owner‐managed businesses, entrepreneurs, charities and large limited companies across a wide range of sectors.
We are now part of the Xeinadin Group, one of the fastest‐growing professional services firms in the UK and Ireland. This gives us access to enhanced resources, expertise and a wider professional network. Importantly, nothing changes within our day‐to‐day firm - our people, culture and ways of working all remain the same.
Benefits include:-
- 26 days holiday, increasing to 28 on 5th year service, 30 on 10th year service
- Quarterly social events
- Income protection
- Private medical cover
- Team brainstorming and team building days
- Annual bonus
- First year employment anniversary bonus
- Commission paid for referred clients
- Team lunches / dinners
- Fresh fruit for the team
- Commission paid for successfully referred candidates
- Massive opportunities for progression to those who deliver
About this employer
We are an award-winning top 100 accountancy firm, achieving in 2019, Tolley’s Best Single Office Tax Practice in the UK,Top 10 Accountancy Employer, finalists for Graduate and Non-Graduate Programme of the year and Mid-Tier Firm of the Year. We have fantastic modern offices in North London and are forward thinking in our approach to both clients and staff and offer a supportive and progressive working environment.
After this apprenticeship
As an Audit & Accounts Assistant, you’ll start by studying towards your AAT Level 3 qualification, with full support to progress onto the ICAEW ACA qualification to become a Chartered Accountant.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016298.
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Closes in 23 days (Sunday 15 March 2026)
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