AAT Bookkeeper and Payroll Administrator Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking to build a long‑term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a Level 2 apprenticeship with Coalesco Accountants Ltd and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst also working towards the level 2 AAT qualification.

£17,550 a year

Accounts or finance assistant (level
2)

Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC. 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Monday 2 March 2026

1 year 3 months

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Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

• Assisting with day‑to‑day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
• Recording financial transactions using accounting software (e.g. Xero, Quick Books, Sage).
• Reconciling bank statements and control accounts.
• Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date financial records.
• Supporting VAT return preparation (under supervision).
• Payroll Administration Duties.
• Processing weekly and monthly payroll for multiple clients.
• Entering employee data, hours, overtime, and statutory payments.
• Preparing payslips and payroll reports.
• Responding to basic payroll queries from clients and colleagues.
• General Practice Support.
• Communicating professionally with clients via email and telephone.
• Supporting senior accountants with ad‑hoc tasks.
• Learning and complying with practice procedures and compliance requirements.
• Developing knowledge of UK accounting and payroll legislation.

156 Russell Drive, Wollaton, Nottingham, UK, NG8 2BE

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Accounts or finance assistant (level
2)

• 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.

Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2 – AAT. 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.

• GCSE or equivalent in:
  English (grade 9/A* – 4/C)
• Maths (grade 9/A* – 4/C)

A Level or equivalent in: any (grade a‑c)

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills

20 days holiday plus banking holiday. Parking available in the local area free of charge. On a bus route from Nottingham City Centre.

Coalesco is a Wollaton‑based firm of accountants with a small, close‑knit team and a genuinely friendly culture. We pride ourselves on being approachable, supportive, and collaborative – both with each other and with our clients.

• A permanent role as a Junior Bookkeeper or Payroll Administrator.
• Further study towards AAT Level 3 and Level 4.
• Expanded responsibilities, including managing client portfolios.
• Long‑term career progression within the practice (e.g. Accounts Assistant, Senior Bookkeeper, Payroll Manager).

The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Kaplan Financial Limited

VAC

Closes in 9 days (Monday 16 February 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company’s website.