AAT Accountancy Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Leeds; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Cutler & Co Accountants in Leeds offers a Level 3 AAT apprenticeship in accounting. You'll work with accounts and communicate with clients while studying for the AAT Level 3 qualification.

You will learn bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and CIS, with Kaplan Financial Limited delivering the training. The programme runs 1 year 6 months, starting 1 November 2026, with 37 hours 30 minutes per week and a salary of £18,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with clients.
• Good IT skills and proficiency with accounting software.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle accounts and taxation tasks including bookkeeping.
• Manage VAT, MTD compliance, payroll, and CIS.
• Communicate financial information clearly to clients.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisation skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Kickstart your career today with a Level 3 AAT apprenticeship with Cutler & Co and Kaplan. You will be dealing with accounts and communication with clients whilst working towards the AAT Level 3 qualification.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours Days and times to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Sunday 1 November 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

Accounts and taxation, bookkeeping MTD and VAT, payroll and CIS.

Where you'll work

Cutler & Co Accountants Brook House, Church Lane Garforth LS25 1HB 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)

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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 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 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 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 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

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)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 5 and 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

About this employer

We are a dedicated team of chartered certified accountants with a wealth of experience in all areas of finance and business advice. We provide bespoke services to businesses and personal clients

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).

Study AAT and ACCA. Moving into a senior position.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Kaplan

[e-mail]

0161 259 7400

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058599.

Closes in 14 days (Thursday 29 October 2026)