AAT Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship - School Leaver Opportunity

Summary

Kick-start your career with a Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship at MGR in partnership with Kaplan. This is an exciting opportunity for a school/college leaver. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience in a real workplace while studying towards a nationally recognised accountancy qualification.

Wage
£25,000 a year

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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours Monday to Friday - 9.30am - 5.30pm.
35 hours a week

Start date
Monday 2 November 2026

Duration
1 year 6 months

Positions available
1

Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

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
Where you'll work

55 Loudoun Road
St John's Wood
London
NW8 0DL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn
Course contents
  • Assist with the investigation of, and response to, financial information queries.
  • Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
  • Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements, and report financial information to users of accounts.
  • Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
  • Reconcile financial data, such as preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
  • Investigate, resolve, or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
  • Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
  • Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
  • Communicate using a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Assist with the investigation of, and response to, financial information queries.
  • Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
  • Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements, and report financial information to users of accounts.
  • Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
  • Reconcile financial data, such as preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
  • Investigate, resolve, or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
  • Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
  • Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
  • Communicate using a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Training schedule

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).
More training information

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 and data and IT qualifications and train thousands of apprentices 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.
Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE in:
  • Maths (grade 9-6)
  • English (grade 9-6)
A Level in:

Any - associates subjects, accountancy, business (grade A)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills
  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
About this employer
At mgr, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive, professional, and collaborative environment where individuals are encouraged to develop their skills, build rewarding careers, and deliver exceptional service to our clients. We combine the technical expertise and high standards of a leading professional services firm with a personal, people-focused approach. Our teams work closely together, sharing knowledge and supporting one another to achieve the best outcomes for clients while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence. When you are joining us as an apprentice, you will find opportunities to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact as part of a business that values integrity, collaboration, and long-term development.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
  • Natural progression through the business, previous trainees are now partners
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Kaplan

kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk

0161 259 7400

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000053344.

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Closes in 10 days (Friday 9 October 2026)

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