AAT Trainer

EMA Training Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

28 days' holiday + bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Career progression opportunities

Team social events

Job summary

EMA Training Ltd seeks an Accountancy Trainer to deliver AAT Levels 3 and 4, in classroom or online, leveraging vast accounting experience to help learners succeed. No prior teaching experience required, but passion for finance and helping others is essential.

You will develop and deliver engaging training, assess learners, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with equality, safeguarding and health & safety standards while supporting each learner’s journey.

Qualifications

• Qualified AAT Level 4 or higher with relevant industry experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly with learners of varying ages and levels.
• Demonstrated empathy, motivation and student-centred approach.
• Strong organisational skills and diary management.
• Experience in delivering training resources and materials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver AAT Levels 3 & 4 training in classroom or online.
• Maintain current knowledge in accounting and CPD activities.
• Assess and support learners toward qualification success.
• Manage delivery schedule and time constraints.
• Motivate and support learners to overcome challenges.
• Adapt delivery to meet individual learner needs.
• Track progress and provide feedback reports.
• Promote equality, safeguarding and health & safety in sessions.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organisation

IT skills

Independent work

Education

AAT Level 4+

Teaching/assessing qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

OneFile

Job description

Are you currently working within an Accountancy or Finance role but looking for a new challenge?

Do you want a career where your skills and experience can truly make an impact?

If you’re ready for a role that goes beyond numbers and allows you to change lives, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

EMA Training is looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable individual to join our team as an Accountancy Trainer (Levels 3 & 4 AAT).

No prior teaching experience is required. What matters most is your passion for the field of finance and your drive to help others succeed. We believe the skills you’ve developed in your accounting career are highly transferable to this role.

Main Responsibilities

As an Accountancy Trainer, your role is exciting and diverse. You’ll make a real difference by delivering engaging, high-quality training and supporting learners to achieve their qualifications.

• Training Delivery: Deliver engaging training for the AAT Levels 3 & 4 Apprenticeship Standards or commercial qualifications, in the classroom and/or online.
• Professional Development: Maintain current professional knowledge within the accountancy field and undertake continuous CPD activities as required to ensure your training remains relevant and effective.
• Assessment and Support: Assess and support learners towards the successful completion of their qualification, ensuring they are fully prepared for their final Assessment.
• Time Management: Manage your diary efficiently to ensure timely classroom sessions and effective planning of your delivery schedule.
• Learner Motivation: Support, advise and motivate learners throughout their studies, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.
• Adaptive Delivery: Overcome barriers to learning by adapting your delivery style and learning materials to meet individual learner needs.
• Progress Monitoring: Use our e-portfolio system to record learner progress, track attendance, and produce clear feedback reports to monitor achievement.
• Compliance and Quality: Promote and embed Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, British Values, Prevent, and Health & Safety in all learning sessions to maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Issue Management: Communicate any issues or concerns about learners to your line manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead/Officers as appropriate.

Requirements of Knowledge, Experience, Technical Skills and Behaviours Essential:

• Qualifications: AAT Level 4 or higher/equivalent qualified, with relevant industry experience.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages and learning levels, with clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Empathy and Motivation: A genuine desire to help others succeed, with a natural empathy for people and the ability to inspire and motivate learners.
• Organisational Skills: Strong organisational abilities, with the capacity to manage your own diary and plan your time effectively.
• Technical Skills: Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office, and the ability to create and implement engaging learning resources.
• Collaboration and Initiative: Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team, with the confidence to collaborate with others and contribute towards targets.
• Professionalism: A results-driven attitude, with the willingness to go the extra mile for learners, and the ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively. Quality driven and committed to learner success.
• Prior experience of working within apprenticeship/education sector
• Relevant Training, Teaching or assessing qualification
• Experience using Microsoft Office and OneFile
• Experience within curriculum design is an advantage

Why Choose EMA?

• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Clear career progression routes and professional development opportunities
• A generous holiday package: 28 days, including bank holiday, increasing with each year of service (up to 33 days) + Guaranteed Christmas shutdown
• Regular social activities and events to foster team spirit
• A comprehensive private health insurance package

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent. Monday – Friday.