AAT Accounts Assistant Apprentice
Pro Environmental Ltd
Nottinghamshire (NG14 6NR)
Closes in 22 days (Sunday 9 August 2026)
Posted on 17 July 2026
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Summary
Looking to build a long-term career in add in Accountancy? Look no further! Kick-start your career today with a Level 2 AAT Apprenticeship with pro Environmental Ltd in partnership with Kaplan. Gain valuable hands-on workplace experience while working towards a recognised qualification.
- Wage
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£16,575 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
£8.50 minimum, and depends on age group.
- Training course
- Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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9am - 5pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 17 August 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
- The successful candidate will support the Finance Team with a range of accounting and administrative duties while working towards a professional qualification.
- Responsibilities include processing supplier invoices, matching invoices to purchase orders, investigating and resolving discrepancies, liaising with suppliers and colleagues, and assisting with supplier account reconciliations.
- The role will also involve processing weekly timesheets, reviewing and investigating discrepancies, maintaining accurate records, and supporting payroll preparation.
- Additional duties include assisting with finance administration, maintaining financial records, supporting month-end activities, preparing reports and spreadsheets, and providing documentation for audits.
- The successful candidate will provide general administrative support, including filing, document management, and responding to enquiries, while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with company policies and procedures. They will build positive working relationships with colleagues and suppliers, participate fully in apprenticeship training and development activities, and undertake any other duties reasonably required by management.
Where you'll work
Hollinwood Lane,
Calverton
Nottinghamshire
NG14 6NR
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
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Record transactional data.
- Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
- Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
- Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
- Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
- Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
- Record transactional data.
- Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
- Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
- Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
- Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
- Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Training schedule
This apprenticeship is a perfect match for someone withoutany accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. On this programme they will learn thebuilding blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will they grasp thefundamentals of bookkeeping, but we will help them develop those vital skillsand behaviours to enable them to put their knowledge into action.
If you’re new to accountancy and finance, looking to changeyour career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accountsdepartment this level is ideal for you. You don’t need any prior experienceworking in accounts to study AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. There areno entry requirements, but you do need good maths, IT and English skills, and awillingness to learn.
You’ll learn a broad range of core accounting skills,including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing as well as accountancyrelated business skills and personal skills.
You must successfully complete the following:
- Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK)
- Principles of Bookkeeping Control (POBC)
- Principles of Costing (PCTN)
- Business Environment (BESY)
More training information
Kaplan is one of the world’s largest and most diverse education providers. We are one of the UK’s leading training providers for finance and accountancy qualifications and train thousands of accountants each year.
We have been educating and training students for over 70 years and have helped thousands of people achieve their career goals. We offer apprenticeships from Level 2 to Level 7 and cover Accountancy & Tax, Banking & Finance and Data & IT.
We offer study methods to suit all types of learning, whether you want to be face-to-face, or left alone to study in your own time.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths (grade 9 - 5 )
- English (grade 9 - 5 )
Desirable qualifications
A Level 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
- Organisation skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
At Pro Environmental, we are passionate about creating a more sustainable future through innovative recycling and waste management solutions. As a leading European plastic recycler, our mission is to transform waste into valuable resources, helping businesses reduce their environmental impact and contribute to a circular economy. What sets us apart is our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and our people. We continuously invest in advanced recycling technologies and work closely with our customers to deliver tailored solutions that support responsible waste management and resource recovery. Our culture is built around teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills, share ideas, and grow their careers. We see ourselves as one team with a shared purpose, and we value the contribution every employee makes to our success. Joining Pro Environmental means becoming part of a growing business that is making a real difference to the environment while offering exciting opportunities for learning, development, and career progression.
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
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- This role provides practical experience across key finance functions, offering a strong foundation for a successful career in accounting and finance.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
Kaplan
kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk
0161 259 7400
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043409.
Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Sunday 9 August 2026)
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