AAT Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

Government jobs, apprenticeship

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 14,000 - 17,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident scheme

On-site training

Job summary

Citizen Housing Group Ltd, in partnership with Kaplan, is offering a Level 2 AAT Apprenticeship in Accounts/Finance. You will work on clerical support, data entry, and financial reporting while gaining hands-on experience.

The role is based at 4040 Lakeside, Solihull Parkway, Birmingham, with 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, and starts on 21 September 2026. Training is provided by Kaplan Financial Limited.

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English required.
Willingness to learn and develop finance skills.
Good maths, IT and English skills essential.

Responsibilities

Provide clerical support to finance: data entry, processing transactions, analysis of income/expenditure and creation of financial reports.
Interrogate and analyse information from the finance database (Open Accounts).
Assist the Assistant Accountant with reconciliation of control accounts.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisation skills

Attention to detail

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Patience

Initiative

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

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 Citizen Housing Group Ltd in partnership with Kaplan. Gain valuable hands‑on workplace experience while working towards a recognised qualification.

Wage

£15,392 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 21 September 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

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

To provide clerical support to the work of the finance function in the areas such as data entry, processing transactions, analysis of income and expenditure, nominal ledger journals and creation/production of financial reports
To interrogate and analyse information from the finance database (Open Accounts)
To assist the Assistant Accountant with the reconciliation of control accounts on a regular basis
Ensure good communication both verbally and in writing with internal and external customers
Be alert to opportunities to improve effectiveness of procedures to simplify/streamline existing procedures using IT and discuss with the Assistant Accountant
To support the Assistant Accountant at budgetary control meetings
Promote the good name of Citizen and its interests both within and outside the company
All work to be undertaken in line with the organisations policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Customer Involvement, Equality and Diversity and Safeguarding
Undertake any other duties commensurate with this post as reasonably requested by [Assistant Accountant and/or Accountant]

Where you'll work

4040 Lakeside, Solihull Parkway
Birmingham
B37 7YN

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)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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 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'll learn a broad range of core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing as well as accountancy related business skills and personal skills.

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

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 9 - 5 )
English (grade 9 - 5 )

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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Patience
Initiative

About this employer

Citizen Housing is a major social housing provider that builds, owns, and manages affordable homes across the West Midlands. They provide general rental properties, supported housing, and retirement living schemes. Owning and managing around 30,000 homes-ranging from flats and houses to rural bungalows and urban tower blocks. Providing retirement housing for people aged 55 and over, alongside supported housing with tailored care for vulnerable residents. Home Ownership Schemes: Offering alternative pathways like Shared Ownership and Rent-to-Buy options. Maintenance and Repairs: Handling day-to-day property upkeep, safety checks, and tenancy management for their customers.

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).