AAT Accounts Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship
NINETEEN GROUP LIMITED
Wimbledon, London (SW19 8ND)
Closes in 14 days (Monday 31 August 2026)
Posted on 17 August 2026
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Summary
Looking to build a successful, long-term career in Accountancy? Take the first step towards your future with a Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship at Nineteen Group Ltd, in partnership with Kaplan. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience within a professional finance environment while developing the practical skills.
- Wage
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£23,500 a year
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 21 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
Join our 18-month finance apprenticeship programme and gain hands-on experience across two key areas of the finance team. Over the course of the programme, you'll rotate through Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, building a strong understanding of how finance supports the business. Accounts Receivable / Credit Control.
- Support the management of customer accounts and help keep payments on track.
- Follow up on outstanding invoices and build relationships with customers to resolve queries.
- Work closely with operational teams to provide financial updates and insights.
- Assist with cash allocation and account reconciliations.
Accounts Payable:
- Process and code supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies.
- Support weekly and monthly payment runs.
- Help maintain accurate financial records and ensure supplier queries are resolved promptly.
Throughout the programme, you'll develop practical finance skills, gain exposure to different areas of the business, and build confidence working with financial data, systems, and stakeholders. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in finance and gain experience in both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
Where you'll work
Upper Level, Wimbledon Quarter
4 Queen's Road
Wimbledon, London
SW19 8ND
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding 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).
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 9-4)
- English (grade 9-4)
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
Nineteen is a dynamic and rapidly expanding trade show organiser based in the centre of Wimbledon. We unite tens of thousands of people at our amazing shows, inspiring our people and communities to grow across meaningful sectors including security, cyber, fire, safety, emergency response, retail, manufacturing, construction, heating and plumbing and design. Backed by Phoenix Equity Partners, we are a successful team on an exciting journey of growth to become a leading organiser globally. We value our people and search for new Nineteeners who reflect our values of being kind to others, working in an agile way to reflect the fast pace at which our business operates, being driven to succeed, and knowing that the more inclusive we are, the better we are. We are a business about people; we just happen to do great events. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented Finance Apprentice to join our team and gain hands-on experience across the finance function.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you may be offered a permanent role in one of the finance teams.
- You’ll also have the opportunity to continue your studying towards a higher qualification (such as CIMA, ACCA or ACA).
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 VAC2000048509.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Monday 31 August 2026)
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