AAT Finance Apprentice (Apprenticeship)
| Posting date: | 10 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £7.69 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6NB |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 276487 |
Summary
Job duties include:
To assist with the day to day management of ledgers including inputting purchase ledger transactions, reconciling to statements and requesting details for missing transactions.
To maintain contact and building relationships with suppliers.
To maintain an adequate and organised filing system.
To deal with client queries by phone and email.
To gain an understanding of the group structure.
Posting invoices, payments and carrying out bank reconciliations.
General administration support within the finance function and supporting with ad-hoc projects as and when required.
Training
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).
You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a synoptic assessment and discussion with supporting portfolio.
Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom based lessons or Live Online. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate time to off the job training, as well as completing knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with your apprenticeship.
Qualifications required
GCSE's grades 9/A* - 5/C including Maths and English.
Skills required
Communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
IT literate.
Organisation skills.
Good with numerical data.
Prospects
Opportunities within the business to continue learning and move into an assistant management accountant or purchase ledger clerk position. We are passionate about continuous professional development, and would support the individual to complete further apprenticeships/qualifications to develop in their role.
Qualification / Standard : ST0002 Assistant accountant
Duration 18 months
To assist with the day to day management of ledgers including inputting purchase ledger transactions, reconciling to statements and requesting details for missing transactions.
To maintain contact and building relationships with suppliers.
To maintain an adequate and organised filing system.
To deal with client queries by phone and email.
To gain an understanding of the group structure.
Posting invoices, payments and carrying out bank reconciliations.
General administration support within the finance function and supporting with ad-hoc projects as and when required.
Training
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).
You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a synoptic assessment and discussion with supporting portfolio.
Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom based lessons or Live Online. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate time to off the job training, as well as completing knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with your apprenticeship.
Qualifications required
GCSE's grades 9/A* - 5/C including Maths and English.
Skills required
Communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
IT literate.
Organisation skills.
Good with numerical data.
Prospects
Opportunities within the business to continue learning and move into an assistant management accountant or purchase ledger clerk position. We are passionate about continuous professional development, and would support the individual to complete further apprenticeships/qualifications to develop in their role.
Qualification / Standard : ST0002 Assistant accountant
Duration 18 months