AAT Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

You will handle purchase invoices, sales invoices, reconciliations, and supplier payments as part of a 37.5 hour week, on-site. The programme lasts 1 year and 3 months, with Kaplan Financial Limited delivering the training.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (grade 4+)
• Willingness to learn accounting and bookkeeping
• Strong maths, IT and English skills

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices accurately and timely.
• Raise and post sales invoices.
• Post and reconcile credit card receipts and monitor expenditure.
• Assist with daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Maintain supplier credit account forms and subcontractor payments.
• Learn CIS processes and assist with CIS administration.
• Support month-end processes and general admin duties.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisation skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths and English (grade 4+)

Job description

Summary

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

Wage

£16,185 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

yearly

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Office based. Shift to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 12 October 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

What you'll do at work

• Processing purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Raising and posting sales invoices.
• Posting and reconciling company credit card receipts and monitoring expenditure.
• Assisting with daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Completing and maintaining credit account application forms for suppliers.
• Processing subcontractor payments and maintaining accurate payment records.
• Learning about the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), including how it applies to the business and assisting with CIS-related administration.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing documentation.
• Supporting the finance team with general administrative duties and month-end processes.
• Assisting with ad hoc finance tasks as required.

Where you'll work

Collingwood House, The Fleming, Burdon Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3AE

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)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• 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 withoutany accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. On this programme they will learn thebuilding blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will they grasp thefundamentals of bookkeeping, but we will help them develop those vital skillsand behaviours to enable them to put their knowledge into action.

If you're new to accountancy and finance, looking to changeyour career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accountsdepartment this level is ideal for you. You don't need any prior experienceworking in accounts to study AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. There areno entry requirements, but you do need good maths, IT and English skills, and awillingness to learn.

You must successfully complete the following:

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

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 4 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

Adderstone Living is the social housing arm of the Adderstone Group, dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable homes that make a positive difference to people's lives. As part of a well-established Newcastle-based property group, we combine extensive industry expertise with a genuine commitment to supporting local communities. Our culture is built on collaboration, respect, and a shared purpose. We believe everyone deserves access to safe, well-managed, and affordable housing, and our team is passionate about delivering excellent service to residents while creating sustainable communities where people can thrive. What sets us apart is our people-first approach. We work closely with local authorities, registered providers, and community partners to deliver housing solutions that meet local needs. We value integrity, accountability, and innovation, encouraging our team to take ownership, work together, and continually look for ways to improve the services we provide. As a proud North East business, we're committed to investing in our communities, supporting long-term regeneration, and making a lasting, positive impact through the homes we provide and the relationships we build.

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).

• Further opportunities to complete level 3 and 4 upon completion of level 2, with the opportunity to complete level 7 studies should we find the right candidate/should they wish to proceed.

Contact

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Kaplan

[e-mail]

0161 259 7400

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000051641.