AAT Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship – School Leaver Opportunity

MGR Weston Kay LLP · London

FinanceAdvanced Level 3On-siteProgression

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to launch a professional career straight from school. As an Accounts Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced accountants, supporting a wide range of businesses while developing your technical knowledge and practical skills.

As part of your apprenticeship, you will be fully supported in studying towards the AAT qualification, combining practical workplace experience with professional study. Once completed there will be an opportunity to continue with the ACCA to become a Certified Accountant. The ACCA is one of the most respected accountancy qualifications internationally and we hold Platinum Employer status.

What You'll Be Doing


Completing bookkeeping
Assisting with the preparation and completion of VAT returns
Assisting with the preparation of corporation or personal tax returns
Producing Monthly Management Accounts
Producing Statutory Accounts
Working with clients across a variety of sectors.
Learning accounting and business principles from experienced professionals.
Developing technical, analytical and communication skills.
Studying towards the AAT/ACCA qualification as part of your apprenticeship programme.

Perks & benefits

Paid Training Retirement Plans Paid Time Off Professional Development

Skills required

  • Strong computer skills, including Excel

Qualifications required

  • A-Level students achieving at least Grade A.

  • Strong GCSE results, particularly in Maths and English.

Training you'll get

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).

  • Tax Processes for Business (TPFB).

  • Business Awareness (BUAW).

Future prospects

  • Natural progression through the business, previous trainees are now Partners

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Hours 35 hours per week
Duration 18 months (Fixed Term)
Roles available 1
Posted 14 Sep 2026
Starts Nov 2026
Apply by 09 Oct 2026

Training provider

Kaplan

Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.

Where you'd be based

NW8 0DL

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