AAT Finance Apprentice

Summary

Looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Look no further! Kick-start your career today with a Level 2 Apprenticeship at COBA in partnership with Kaplan. Gain valuable hands-on workplace experience while working towards a recognised qualification.

Wage

£16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Please note the salary for this role is national minimum wage for age.

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

08:30 - 17:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:30 - 16:00 Friday.

39 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

The Finance Apprentice will support the Finance function at COBA Plastics Group by carrying out routine financial and accounting activities while working towards the Level 2 apprenticeship

Operational Finance Support  

Assist with day-to-day financial transactions, including data entry into finance systems.  

Assist with ensuring the Management Accounts are completed each month and gain experience in the following:  

• Bank Reconciliations.  
• Accounts Payable Control Accounts.  
• Accounts Receivable Control Accounts.  
• Vat Control Accounts.  
• Stock Accounts.  
• Inter-Company Control Accounts.  
• Salary, PAYE & NIC Control Accounts.  
• Barclaycard Control Accounts.  
• Loan and Hire Purchase Accounts.  
• Any other account to be reconciled as requested by the Group Management Accountant.  
• Support purchase ledger and sales ledger activities, including invoice processing and matching.  
• Support credit control activities, including the collection and allocation of monies.

Reporting and Compliance  

• Assist with the preparation of management information and month-end processes.  
• Support year-end activities, including audit preparation and financial documentation.  
• Assist with VAT returns and other regulatory financial requirements, where appropriate.  
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with internal controls and procedures.

Systems and Administration  

• Use accounting and finance software accurately and responsibly. 
• Maintain organised financial records and documentation.   Liaise with internal departments to resolve basic finance queries.  
• Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders, as required.

Apprenticeship and AAT Study Requirements  

• Study towards and complete the AAT Level 3 qualification as required by the Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard.   Attend college, training provider sessions, assessments, and reviews as scheduled.  
• Complete all required coursework, examinations, and assessments within agreed timeframes.  
• Maintain an apprenticeship portfolio of evidence to support gateway and end-point assessment.  
• Apply learning from AAT studies directly to workplace tasks and responsibilities.  
• Actively engage with line managers and the training provider to monitor progress and development.

Where you'll work

Marlborough Drive
Fleckney
LE88UR

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

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Record transactional data.
• Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
• Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
• Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
• Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
• Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Record transactional data.
• Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
• Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
• Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
• Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
• Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Training schedule

This apprenticeship is a perfect match for someone without any accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. On this programme they will learn the building blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will they grasp the fundamentals of bookkeeping, but we will help them develop those vital skills and behaviours to enable them to put their knowledge into action.If you’re new to accountancy and finance, looking to change your career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accounts department, this level is ideal for you. You don’t need any prior experience working in accounts to study the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. There are no entry requirements, but you do need good maths, IT and English skills, and a willingness to learn. You’ll learn a broad range of core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing, as well as accountancy-related business skills and personal skills. You must successfully complete the following: Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK), Principles of Bookkeeping Control (POBC), Principles of Costing (PCTN), Business Environment (BESY).

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 qualifications and train thousands of accountants 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 or equivalent in:

• English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
• Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)

A Level or equivalent in:

Any (grade A-C)

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

Skills

• Communication skills
• Administrative skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills