AAT Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is offering a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in accountancy through a level 3 apprenticeship. You'll gain hands-on experience while working with invoices, cash management, and financial reports. This role allows you to learn on the job and develop essential skills in bookkeeping and financial analysis, all while working towards your AAT qualification. With a supportive environment and a focus on personal growth, this apprenticeship is perfect for those eager to build a successful career in accountancy. Don't miss your chance to join a forward-thinking team and make a real impact!

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Free parking available on site

Enhanced family friendly leave

Enhanced bereavement leave

Enhanced Company Sick pay

SMART salary sacrifice pension scheme

Death in Service

Health Cash Plan

Client Referral Scheme

Benefits and concessions at Branston Golf & Country Club

Qualifications

• Essential GCSEs in English and Maths with grades 9-4.
• A Levels or equivalent in any two subjects with grades A-D.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of year-end accounts for various entities.
• Perform bookkeeping tasks using accounting software.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist with submissions.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE in English (grade 9-4)

GCSE in Maths (grade 9-4)

A Level or equivalent (Any x 2 grade A-D)

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 association of accounting technicians with Nuvo Accountancy Ltd alongside Kaplan. You will be dealing with invoices, cash management, balance sheet and financial reports whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification.

Wage
£14,750 a year

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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday.
37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date
Monday 2 June 2025

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

Duties to include:-

• Assist in the preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Perform bookkeeping and processing tasks on behalf of clients using accounting software
• Prepare VAT returns and assist with VAT submissions
• Provide general administrative support, including filing, scanning, and responding to client queries

Where you'll work

Norham House
Mountenoy Road
Rotherham
S60 2AJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Equal to A level
Course contents

• 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 escalate 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.
• 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 escalate 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.

Your training plan

Advanced Diploma - AAT Level 3 Advanced builds on the knowledge gained in the Foundation level. If you work in accounts or have studied accountancy before, you may be able to start at this level. You'll learn complex accounting techniques and master a number of accounting disciplines, including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants. This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both bookkeeping and management Accounting. 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'll need to study five units (also known as subjects), which are all mandatory. Four of the units are examined individually and there is also a synoptic assessment that you'll take towards the end of the level, which incorporates the final two units as well as drawing on all of the other units you've studied at this level.

The area you will cover include:

• Advanced Bookkeeping
• Final Accounts Preparation
• Management Accounting: Costing
• Indirect Tax
• Advanced Synoptic Assessment

The apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be a successful Assistant Accountant, including,

• Business Awareness
• Ethics
• Communication
• Embracing Change and Problem Solving

Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment.
The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided 'on-the-job'.

Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

• English (grade 9-4)
• Maths (grade 9-4)

A Level or equivalent in:

• Any x 2 (grade A-D)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship 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
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Other requirements

9:00am to 5:00pm (or 8:30am to 4:30pm). Free Parking available on site. Nuvo offers enhanced annual leave allowance and additional leave: additional holiday for special events, enhanced family friendly leave and enhanced bereavement leave. Enhanced Company Sick pay, SMART salary sacrifice pension scheme, Death in Service, Health Cash Plan, Client Referral Scheme, Benefits and concessions available at Branston Golf & Country Club.
About this company
At Nuvo, we're all about doing things differently. We're not just filing tax returns, we're building relationships, both with our clients and each other. We believe in giving our team the freedom to grow, while staying focused on delivering the best results. That means you'll have the space to think creatively, and the support to make things happen.

https://nuvo.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship

Possible progression to the role of Accounts Semi-Senior and/or Accounts Senior.

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317788.
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Closes in 15 days (Saturday 17 May 2025)

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