AAT Fiance Apprentice (Apprenticeship)
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £8.20 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 January 2026 |
| Location: | West Bromwich, B70 9DR |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 276081 |
Summary
Job duties:
Assist with day-to-day finance operations, including sales ledger, and cash postings.
Process scrap invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
Support month-end activities, such as preparing journals and assisting with accruals and prepayments.
Maintain accurate financial records and update spreadsheets for reporting purposes.
Provide administrative support for finance projects, audits, and internal controls.
Respond to internal and external queries professionally and promptly.
Learn and apply accounting principles while studying towards AAT qualifications.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth financial processes and data accuracy.
Training
Advanced Diploma - AAT Level 3
Advanced builds on the knowledge gained in the Foundation level. If you work in accounts or have studied accountancy before, you may be able to start at this level. You’ll learn complex accounting techniques, and master a number of accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants.
This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. 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’ll need to study five units (also known as subjects), which are all mandatory. Four of the units are examined individually and there is also a synoptic assessment that you’ll take towards the end of the level, which incorporates the final two units as well as drawing on all of the other units you’ve studied at this level.
The area you will cover include:
Advanced Bookkeeping.
Final Accounts Preparation.
Management Accounting: Costing.
Indirect Tax.
Advanced Synoptic Assessment.
The Apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be a successful Assistant Accountant, this includes, Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Embracing Change and Problem Solving. Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment.
The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.
Qualifications required
GCSE's grades 9/A* - 5/B including Maths and English.
AAT level 2 would be advantageous
Skills required
Core Technical Skills
Numerical accuracy and attention to detail – essential for ledger postings, reconciliations, and data entry
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel – ability to use formulas, pivot tables, and basic data analysis
Prospects
Opportunity to progress to Finance Assistant or Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk roles upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Potential to continue professional studies (e.g., AAT Level 4, then ACCA or CIMA) supported by the company.
Exposure to a wide range of finance functions – management accounts, VAT compliance, and ERP systems – providing a strong foundation for a long-term career in finance.
Clear career path within the organisation, with options to move into analyst roles, credit control, or management accounting as skills develop.
Continuous learning culture with mentoring and opportunities to work on projects such as cost analysis, budgeting, and process improvements.
Qualification / Standard : ST0002 Assistant accountant
Duration 18 months
Assist with day-to-day finance operations, including sales ledger, and cash postings.
Process scrap invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
Support month-end activities, such as preparing journals and assisting with accruals and prepayments.
Maintain accurate financial records and update spreadsheets for reporting purposes.
Provide administrative support for finance projects, audits, and internal controls.
Respond to internal and external queries professionally and promptly.
Learn and apply accounting principles while studying towards AAT qualifications.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth financial processes and data accuracy.
Training
Advanced Diploma - AAT Level 3
Advanced builds on the knowledge gained in the Foundation level. If you work in accounts or have studied accountancy before, you may be able to start at this level. You’ll learn complex accounting techniques, and master a number of accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants.
This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. 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’ll need to study five units (also known as subjects), which are all mandatory. Four of the units are examined individually and there is also a synoptic assessment that you’ll take towards the end of the level, which incorporates the final two units as well as drawing on all of the other units you’ve studied at this level.
The area you will cover include:
Advanced Bookkeeping.
Final Accounts Preparation.
Management Accounting: Costing.
Indirect Tax.
Advanced Synoptic Assessment.
The Apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be a successful Assistant Accountant, this includes, Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Embracing Change and Problem Solving. Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment.
The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.
Qualifications required
GCSE's grades 9/A* - 5/B including Maths and English.
AAT level 2 would be advantageous
Skills required
Core Technical Skills
Numerical accuracy and attention to detail – essential for ledger postings, reconciliations, and data entry
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel – ability to use formulas, pivot tables, and basic data analysis
Prospects
Opportunity to progress to Finance Assistant or Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk roles upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Potential to continue professional studies (e.g., AAT Level 4, then ACCA or CIMA) supported by the company.
Exposure to a wide range of finance functions – management accounts, VAT compliance, and ERP systems – providing a strong foundation for a long-term career in finance.
Clear career path within the organisation, with options to move into analyst roles, credit control, or management accounting as skills develop.
Continuous learning culture with mentoring and opportunities to work on projects such as cost analysis, budgeting, and process improvements.
Qualification / Standard : ST0002 Assistant accountant
Duration 18 months