AAT Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Leatherhead; In loco; GBP 14.000 - 17.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Boffix & Co is offering a Level 2 Accounting Apprenticeship in Leatherhead, in partnership with Kaplan Financial Limited. The role is hands-on, combining work experience with study to achieve AAT Level 2. Training is provided by Kaplan, with UK-based payroll, VAT, and year-end accounts tasks.

You will learn bookkeeping, use QuickBooks and Xero, and develop skills in client onboarding, AML checks, and business development while progressing within a growing, cloud-first practice.

Competenze

• English and Maths grades as listed.
• Good maths, IT and English skills are required.

Mansioni

• Bookkeeping and bank reconciliations in QuickBooks and Xero
• Preparing VAT returns
• Helping prepare year-end accounts and working papers
• Supporting self-assessment tax returns
• Processing payroll and pensions
• Client onboarding and AML/ID checks
• Dealing with client queries by email and phone
• General admin and keeping client records up to date
• Business Development

Conoscenze

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisation skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Administrative skills

Formazione

English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)

Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)

Descrizione del lavoro

Summary

Looking to build a long-term career in Accounting? Look no further! Kick-start your career today with a Level 2 Apprenticeship at Boffix in partnership with Kaplan. Gain valuable hands-on workplace experience while working towards a recognised qualification.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours Monday to Friday. 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 2 November 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

• Bookkeeping and bank reconciliations in QuickBooks and Xero
• Preparing VAT returns
• Helping prepare year-end accounts and working papers
• Supporting self-assessment tax returns
• Processing payroll and pensions
• Client onboarding and AML/ID checks
• Dealing with client queries by email and phone
• General admin and keeping client records up to date
• Business Development

Where you'll work

Thorncroft Manor, Thorncroft Drive Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 8JB

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

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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What you'll learn

• Record transactional data.
• Use the organisation's standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues, such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
• Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
• Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
• Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience, and different media methods, with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
• Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Record transactional data.
• Use the organisation's standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues, such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
• Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
• Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
• Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience, and different media methods, with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
• Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Training schedule

This apprenticeship is a perfect match for someone without any accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. On this programme they will learn the building blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will they grasp the fundamentals of bookkeeping, but we will help them develop those vital skills and behaviours to enable them to put their knowledge into action.

If you're new to accountancy and finance, looking to change your career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accounts department this level is ideal for you. You don't need any prior experience working in accounts to study AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. There are no entry requirements, but you do need good maths, IT and English skills, and a willingness to learn.

You must successfully complete the following:

• Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK)
• Principles of Bookkeeping Control (POBC)
• Principles of Costing (PCTN)
• Business Environment (BESY)

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

• English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
• Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/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
• Organisation skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Administrative skills

About this employer

Boffix & Co is an ICAEW-regulated accountancy practice, part of a growing, tech-led accountancy group that supports around 1,000 businesses. We're cloud-first: QuickBooks, Xero and automation are part of everyday work, so apprentices learn modern accountancy rather than spending years on data entry. You'll join a supportive team with real investment in your training and progression.

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).

Clear path from AAT Level 3 to Level 4, then on to ACCA/ACA or a specialist role in tax, payroll or accounts. Real opportunity to progress into a senior or management role as the group grows.

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 VAC2000057908.