AAT Trainee Accountant Apprentice

Edwards Bailey Chartered Accountants · Essex

FinanceAdvanced Level 3On-siteProgressionBenefits

The role will involve:

  • Preparing year end accounts.

  • Preparing tax returns for companies and individuals.

  • VAT return preparation.

  • Bookkeeping.

  • Preparation of Management Accounts.

  • Payroll processing.

  • Assisting with tax advice.

Perks & benefits

Paid Time Off Professional Development

Skills required

Strong academic results and strong communication skills

Qualifications required

GCSE's grades 9/A* - 4/C including Maths and English.

A Levels - Accountancy A level desirable.

Training you'll get

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).


Future prospects

After passing the AAT they can progress onto the ACA/ACCA

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Hours 35 hours per week
Duration 18 months (Fixed Term)
Roles available 1
Posted 28 Aug 2026
Starts Oct 2026
Apply by 16 Sep 2026

Training provider

Kaplan

Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.

Where you'd be based

RM3 0BP

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