AAT Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

Kaplan International Colleges UK Ltd · London

EducationAdvanced Level 3On-siteEmployee wellbeingLarge organisationCommunityAccessibility
Based in our head office in Borough Market, you'll have the opportunity to work in a diverse, multinational and sociable team.We are looking for someone who is keen to gain invaluable accountancy experience in an entry-level role and who enjoys a broad variety of work. This apprenticeship offers exposure to both Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and core accounting activities, providing accounting support to our US Partnerships and Canadian Pathways businesses. The role will involve supporting month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations (including intercompany reconciliations), accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, as well as helping to produce management information used to support business decision-making.Main areas of focus for the role
  • Processing accounting transactions for Canada Pathways and US Partnerships.
  • Processing supplier invoices and supporting accounts payable activities, including preparing payments.
  • Recording and allocating receipts and supporting accounts receivable processes.
  • Performing accounting reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts.
  • Supporting the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
  • Ad hoc project work and process improvement activities.The apprenticeship will involve a high degree of autonomy so if you are someone who likes control over your work and enjoys organising your day, this apprenticeship will suit you. You will also benefit from working in a supportive team with colleagues who will be eager to help and train you. We are keen for you to contribute ideas on ways of working and will give you opportunities to influence decisions about how we do things.To help you succeed in your role, we will train you so that you have a full understanding of our business goals and context and we will work with you to determine what additional training you will need to do your job better and develop professionally. We will also work hard to ensure that you are supported and guided so that you enjoy your job and achieve your potential. We will ensure you have exposure to the wider finance team, with opportunities to shadow.

Perks & benefits

Paid Training Remote Work Options Health and Wellness Programs Insurance Benefits Retirement Plans Paid Time Off Professional Development

Skills required

  • Ability to use excel

Qualifications required

  • GCSE grade B / 5 and above for Mathematics and English language
  • A-levels in relevant subjects A-C

Training you'll get

Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT

This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entrylevel talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function.

Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancyand Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AATLevel 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to supportthe business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.

You will learn how to prepare financial statements for SoleTraders 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 continuewith your studies onto Level 4.

To pass this level you will need to study the following fourunits:

  • Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS).
  • Management Accounting Techniques (MATS).
  • Tax Processes for Business (TPFB).
  • Business Awareness (BUAW).

Future prospects

  • Opportunities for full time employment post qualification

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Hours 37.5 hours per week
Duration 18 months (Fixed Term)
Roles available 1
Posted 07 Aug 2026
Starts Aug 2026
Apply by 28 Aug 2026

Training provider

Kaplan

Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.

Where you'd be based

SE1 9QQ

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