AAT Finance Apprentice
Ashcourt (Durham & Tees Valley) Limited
Grimsby (DN31 2TG)
Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 10 June 2026)
Posted on 13 May 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 Ashcourt Group and Kaplan. You will be dealing with reports, transactions and reconciliations whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification.
- Wage
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£15,600 a year
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm (can be discussed)
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 30 June 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 include:
- Processing sales invoices and sales ledger tasks
- Processing purchase invoices and purchase ledger tasks
- Bank Reconciliations and postings
- Journal Input
- Ticket Checking
- Answering phone calls and responding to e-mail queries
- Statement Reconciliations
- Filing
- Assisting other team members where needed
- Working on Excel, Word, Sage 200 and Weighsoft
- Month End tasks and reconciliations as required
- Creation of New Supplier Accounts
- Matching Tickets to Invoices
Where you'll work
Estate Road 2
Grimsby
DN31 2TG
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 3Advanced 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/A* - 4/C)
- Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
Desirable qualifications
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
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving skills
- IT skills
About this employer
Ashcourt Group is a family-run organisation and a leading supplier of construction materials and waste management solutions. Since the group’s inception in 2012, we have expanded significantly through organic growth and a number of strategic acquisitions. To date, the company has just over 1,200 employees and operates across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the North East, with plans to expand nationally. We currently have several aggregate outlets, six ready-mix concrete plants, multiple wash plants and other recycling facilities, and have a fleet in excess of 220 HGVs out on the roads daily, servicing our customers across the construction industry.
Company benefits
Benefits include: 28 days including bank holidays. Standard pension contributions. Access to our employee benefits app - including gym, restaurant and retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme and 24/7 GP access.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- With this apprenticeship, you can expect continued employment and excellent developmental and progression opportunities within our the finance team within the group
- We would encourage the successful candidate to go on to complete further finance qualifications to progress within their career
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031566.
Apply now
Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 10 June 2026)
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