AAT Finance Assistant Apprentice

Northern Schools Trust · Liverpool

FinanceIntermediate Level 2On-siteProgression

Job duties;

  • Processing purchase invoices and supplier payments.

  • Raising purchase orders and checking supporting documentation.

  • Assisting with income processing and reconciliations.

  • Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems.

  • Supporting credit card and expense claim administration.

  • Responding to finance queries from staff and suppliers.

  • Assisting with month-end and year-end finance tasks.

  • Using finance systems and spreadsheets to record and analyse data.

  • Providing general administrative support to the Finance Team.

Perks & benefits

Paid Time Off Professional Development

Skills required

  • Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

  • Good numerical and analytical skills.

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Good organisation and time management skills.

  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications required

GCSE's grades 9/A* - 4/C including Maths and English.

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 to continue apprenticeship.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Hours 37 hours per week
Duration 15 months (Fixed Term)
Roles available 1
Posted 28 Aug 2026
Starts Sep 2026
Apply by 15 Sep 2026

Training provider

Kaplan

Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.

Where you'd be based

L5 4QZ

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