AAT Finance Apprentice (Apprenticeship)
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £9.74 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | newcastle, NE12 8BS |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 276524 |
Summary
Key Duties include but are not limited to;
Daily Reconciliations of cash balances including card payments.
Supplier Statement reconciliations.
Customer Ledger reconciliations and follow up.
Invoice Triage and approval follow ups.
Weekly payment runs.
Purchase order matching.
Expense management including VAT Compliance.
Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
Month end Accruals and prepayments.
Master data management.
EPOS updates.
Data analysis and reporting.
Any other task deemed reasonable to support the wider finance team.
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
A level grades BBB and above.
GCSE's grades 9/A* - 4/C including Maths and English.
Skills required
Communication skills.
Basic excel/google sheets understanding.
Prospects
This a fixed term role for the duration of the apprenticeship. If there is an available role that is suitable for the candidate at the end of their apprenticeship, they would be able to apply for a permanent role in the company however this is subject to what is available at the time.
Qualification / Standard : ST0002 Assistant accountant
Duration 18 months
Daily Reconciliations of cash balances including card payments.
Supplier Statement reconciliations.
Customer Ledger reconciliations and follow up.
Invoice Triage and approval follow ups.
Weekly payment runs.
Purchase order matching.
Expense management including VAT Compliance.
Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
Month end Accruals and prepayments.
Master data management.
EPOS updates.
Data analysis and reporting.
Any other task deemed reasonable to support the wider finance team.
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
A level grades BBB and above.
GCSE's grades 9/A* - 4/C including Maths and English.
Skills required
Communication skills.
Basic excel/google sheets understanding.
Prospects
This a fixed term role for the duration of the apprenticeship. If there is an available role that is suitable for the candidate at the end of their apprenticeship, they would be able to apply for a permanent role in the company however this is subject to what is available at the time.
Qualification / Standard : ST0002 Assistant accountant
Duration 18 months