AAT Accounts Assistant Apprentice in London

Looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Kick-start your career today with a Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship with PG and E Professional Services Ltd (T/A Britannia Advisory) in partnership with Kaplan. Gain valuable hands-on workplace experience while working towards a recognised qualification.

Wage: £25,000 a year

Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours: 09:00 - 17:30, working days TBC. 40 hours a week

Start date: Monday 12 October 2026

Duration: 1 year 6 months

Positions available: 3

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:

• Support the team with day-to-day bookkeeping
• Tax
• Accounts production
• Work with a range of clients, develop your technical and professional skills
• Receive ongoing training and mentoring to build the foundations for a successful career in accounting

Where you'll work: 47 Islington Park Street, London, N1 1QB

Training: Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider: KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

What you'll learn:

• 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 escape 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: 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.

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

Desirable qualifications:

• Degree in any (grade 2:2 or above)

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: We provide highly qualified expert advice to overseas companies and individuals that set up in the UK. We are a small team of dedicated finance professionals that work collaboratively to help our clients succeed. We strive to utilise the latest software tools and techniques in our endeavours.

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: We are committed to supporting the development and progression of our people. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress as quickly and as far as their ability, commitment, and ambition allow. As they gain experience, complete their AAT qualification, and develop their technical and commercial skills, they will be encouraged to take on increasing responsibility and continue their professional development through further qualifications such as ACCA, ATT, CTA, or other relevant specialist pathways. We aim to provide the training, mentoring, and opportunities required to help individuals build a successful long-term career in accountancy and reach their full potential within the firm.

Ask a question: The contact for this apprenticeship is: KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED