AAT Accountant Assistant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm is offering a Level 3 apprenticeship in Accountancy. You will gain valuable workplace experience while working towards your qualification. Responsibilities include bookkeeping and interacting with clients. Initial training is provided by Kaplan, and successful apprentices can progress to higher levels. Competitive salary and favorable working conditions are included.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension via Nest

Health and wellbeing payment

Death in service

Private medical insurance after probation

Parking at office available

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications: Maths and English at grade A-C or 9-4.
• Desirable: A Level or equivalent in accountancy.

Responsibilities

• Work on live client projects.
• Complete bookkeeping and general accounting tasks.
• Deliver high-quality systems integrations for clients.
• Handle client queries via various communication methods.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Education

Maths (grade A-C or 9-4)

English (grade A-C or 9-4)

Job description

Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 3 apprenticeship with Outserve and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst also working towards the qualification.

Wage

£18,000 a year

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

35 hours, exact working days and hours TBC
35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 12 January 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

• You will work on live client projects
• You will have the opportunity to work with experienced professionals to develop your skills and advance your career
• You will be completing bookkeeping and general accounting tasks, while also working with the projects team
• You will deliver high-quality systems integrations to clients using software such as Unleashed, Xero, and A2X
• You will be required to be in contact with clients, handling their support queries and issues, this will involve face‑to‑face, using video calls, over the phone, and via email

Where you’ll work

Schott House Drummond Rd
Stafford
UK
ST16 3EL

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

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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 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 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

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.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• maths (grade A-C or 9-4)
• english (grade A-C or 9-4)

Desirable qualifications

A Level or equivalent in: accountancy (grade A-C). 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
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills

Other requirements

24 days holiday plus bank holidays. Pension via Nest. Monthly Health. Wellbeing payment. Death in service. Private medical insurance after probation period. Parking at office available.

About this employer

Challenges? We embrace them. At Outserve, solving business and technical complexities is what we thrive on, often stepping in where others won't. Supporting a diverse national and international client base, we're proud to be leaders at the cutting edge of Cloud Software integrations-empowering ecommerce brands to not only dream big but deliver bigger.

After this apprenticeship

As the perfect example, our last apprentice accountant is now moving into a consultant position with us! We pride ourselves in our apprentice's development and have many success stories that we can share.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Reference code

VAC2000000776.

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Closes in 13 days (Sunday 30 November 2025)

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