AAT Finance Apprentice

Introduction

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

About the Employer

What You'll Do

Northumbria University is looking for a detail-driven and proactive individual to join our Finance and Strategic Planning team as an AAT Apprentice. This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic finance environment while earning a nationally recognised qualification.

As an integral part of our finance operations, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality financial services across the University. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting accurate accounting transactions and monitoring the University's income, expenditure, and balance sheet
• Producing and distributing regular financial system reports to support decision-making
• Contributing to annual budget preparation, monitoring, and statutory accounts reporting
• Delivering exceptional customer service to colleagues and external stakeholders

Training Outcome

• The role is initially 18-months fixed term, with the possibility of progressing onto the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 9 - 5
• Essential - GCSE - English - 9 - 5

Course Information

Course: Assistant accountant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Legal, finance and accounting

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.