AAT Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

Looking to build a rewarding long-term career in accountancy? Take the first step towards a successful future with a Level 3 AAT Accountancy Apprenticeship at Kaplan International Colleges UK Ltd.

Wage: £28,860 a year

Hours: 9am - 5.30pm, 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date: Monday 31 August 2026

Duration: 1 year 6 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: Based in our head office in Borough Market, you'll have the opportunity to work in a diverse, multinational and sociable team. We are looking for someone who is keen to gain invaluable accountancy experience in an entry-level role and who enjoys a broad variety of work. This apprenticeship offers exposure to both Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and core accounting activities, providing accounting support to our US Partnerships and Canadian Pathways businesses. The role will involve supporting month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations (including intercompany reconciliations), accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, as well as helping to produce management information used to support business decision-making.

Main areas of focus for the role:

• Processing accounting transactions for Canada Pathways and US Partnerships.
• Processing supplier invoices and supporting accounts payable activities, including preparing payments.
• Recording and allocating receipts and supporting accounts receivable processes.
• Performing accounting reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts.
• Supporting the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Ad hoc project work and process improvement activities.

The apprenticeship will involve a high degree of autonomy so if you are someone who likes control over your work and enjoys organising your day, this apprenticeship will suit you. You will also benefit from working in a supportive team with colleagues who will be eager to help and train you. We are keen for you to contribute ideas on ways of working and will give you opportunities to influence decisions about how we do things. To help you succeed in your role, we will train you so that you have a full understanding of our business goals and context and we will work with you to determine what additional training you will need to do your job better and develop professionally. We will also work hard to ensure that you are supported and guided so that you enjoy your job and achieve your potential. We will ensure you have exposure to the wider finance team, with opportunities to shadow.

Where you’ll work: 4th Floor Bridge House, 4 Borough High Street London SE1 9QQ

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)

What you’ll learn:

• 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 elevate 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 - 5), English (grade 9 - 5)
• A Level in: Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths (grade A-C can be predicted)
• 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
• Creative
• Initiative

About this employer: Our culture is collaborative, supportive and focused on continuous improvement. We encourage people at all levels to contribute ideas, take ownership and develop their skills through hands-on experience and mentoring. As part of a global education organisation, apprentices have the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, work with teams across different countries, and make a meaningful contribution from day one.

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. Opportunities for full-time employment post qualification.

Contact: KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED, kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk, 0161 259 7400