AAT Accountant Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking to build a long‑term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a Level 2 apprenticeship with Stephens Accountants and Kaplan. You will be dealing with VAT returns, chasing records and managing client databse whilst working towards the AAT qualification.

Wage

£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.

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Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Training provider: KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED.

Hours

Monday – Friday, Shifts to be confirmed. 37 hours 30 minutes a week.

Start date

Friday 27 February 2026.

Duration

1 year 3 months.

Positions available

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

• Client liaison
• VAT returns
• Chasing records
• Managing client database
• Analysis of business records for clients
• Use of spreadsheets and cloud based bookkeeping software
• General office duties and administration for a small professional practice
• QuickBooks, Sageone, Xero

Where you’ll work

Southgate Business Centre, 32 Gillygate
Pontefract
UK
WF8 1PQ.

Training schedule

• Foundation covers the basic principles of accountancy, and is your starting point if you’ve never studied accountancy before.
• You’ll learn the basic principles of accountancy, such as double‑entry bookkeeping, costing and preparing financial statements, as well as how to use accountancy software.
• This level is ideal if you’re new to accountancy and finance, have previously worked in an accounts department, or are looking to change your career into accountancy.
• To pass this level, you’ll be examined on five units. All assessments are computer‑based exams (CBE).
• The area you will cover includes: Bookkeeping transactions, Bookkeeping controls, Elements of costing, Using accounting software, Foundation Synoptic Assessment.
• Training will be provided either via classroom or remote sessions. An apprenticeship must be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of your time to it.

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

• Basic Maths (grade 9/A* ‑ 4/C)
• Standard English (grade 9/A* ‑ 4/C)

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Other benefits

• 21 days plus bank holidays, 6 monthly salary reviews
• Free parking
• Canteen facility

About this employer

It is no surprise that after 30 years working for local businesses, Stephens Accountants continue to provide a reliable, professional service to help manage people’s personal and business finances. Our philosophy is based on the assurance that all of our team guarantee to offer much more assistance to the success of your business than just completing reports on how your business was performing last year.

After this apprenticeship

• Excellent future prospects for professional career development
• Full exposure to all aspects of accountancy work

Contact

Kaplan Financial Limited
Reference code: VAC2000010318.

Apply now

Closes in 27 days (Friday 20 February 2026).