AAT Audit and Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

Overview

Summary
Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 3 AAT apprenticeship with Grunberg and Co and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience including analysing client's bank data, preparing accounts and preparing basic corporation tax computations.

Wage £27,500 a year

Hours Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date Wednesday 2 September 2026

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.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start a career in audit and accounts. You will be part of a collaborative team, gaining hands-on experience and responsibilities early on. Training includes technical skills, in-house learning, and personal development support. A dedicated buddy and partner mentor will guide your career progression. After the probationary period, hybrid working is available.

• Prepare statutory accounts using accounting software and manual records.
• Analyse client financial data, including bank statements.
• Conduct stock-taking at client sites and assist with audit assignments.
• Learn how to prepare corporation tax computations.
• Use software such as Xero, CCH accounts production, and Case Ware audit.
• Communicate with clients via phone, email, and in person.
• Engage in effective internal communication to support smooth workflow and knowledge sharing across the team.

5 Technology Park, Colindeep Lane
London
UK
NW9 6BX

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

Assistant accountant (level
3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels

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.

Training schedule

Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT

This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function. Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.

You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns. 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 will need to study the following four units:

• Financial Accounting.
• Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS).
• Management Accounting Techniques (MATS).

Essential qualifications

• GCSE or…