AAT Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

Peacock Medical Group · Newcastle

HealthcareIntermediate Level 2On-siteEmployee wellbeingProgression
  • Banking and cash management
  • Sales ledger & credit control support
  • Purchase ledger support, Management Accounting (developed over time)
  • Learning & Professional development

Perks & benefits

Paid Training Flexible Working Hours Health and Wellness Programs Paid Time Off

Skills required

Numerate and comfortable working with figures, able to spot errors and take accuracy seriously, Good written and verbal communication skills - able to deal with colleagues and suppliers professionally and with confidence, IT literate, with wiliness to learn accounting software (Sage) and develop excel skills,

Qualifications required

GCSE Math/English at Grade 4 / C or above (or equivalent)

Training you'll get

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)

Future prospects

Potential position as Finance Assistant

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Hours 37.5 hours per week
Duration 15 months (Fixed Term)
Roles available 1
Posted 04 Sep 2026
Interviews 21 Sep 2026
Starts Sep 2026
Apply by 25 Sep 2026

Training provider

Kaplan

Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.

Where you'd be based

NE6 4NQ

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