AAT Accountant Apprentice

Looking to build a long-term career in accountancy? Look no further! Kick-start your career today with a Level 3 Apprenticeship at A&C in partnership with Kaplan. Gain valuable hands-on workplace experience while working towards a recognised qualification.

What you'll do

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic AAT Apprentice Accountant to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their accounting career who wants to gain practical experience while working towards an AAT accounting qualification.

You will receive on-the-job training and support from experienced members of the practice, developing the skills and knowledge needed to build a successful career in accountancy.

Key responsibilities:

• Client onboarding and compliance checks
• Day to day bookkeeping and payroll using Sage and Xero cloud accounting software
• Month and quarter end management accounts
• Profit forecasts and cash flow projections
• VAT returns
• Financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Individual, partnership and corporation tax returns
• Company secretarial work
• Ad-hoc projects as required by the client
• General office duties as and when required

Training

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).

Kaplan is one of the world's largest and most diverse education providers. We are one of the UK's leading training providers for finance and accountancy qualifications and train thousands of accountants each year.

We have been educating and training students for over 70 years and have helped thousands of people achieve their career goals. We offer apprenticeships from Level 2 to Level 7 and cover Accountancy & Tax, Banking & Finance and Data & IT.

We offer study methods to suit all types of learning, whether you want to be face-to-face, or left alone to study in your own time.

After the apprenticeship

ACA/ACCA following completion of AAT.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)

About the employer

A&C Chartered Accountants: Your Purpose-Led Independent Accounting Firm

We are a modern and proactive accountancy practice, offering professional services to a wide range of small and medium-sized businesses and individuals in Manchester and beyond.

Our mission is to enhance the lives of our colleagues, clients, and communities through sustainable practices. This is our driving force.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Assistant accountant (level 3), Legal, finance and accounting
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 35 hours a week. Working week: 35 hours, Mon – Fri between 8am and 5pm (flexible).
• Start date: 26 October 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £14,560 a year