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AAT Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Location
Liverpool
Employer
PSS (UK)
Provider
Kaplan Financial
Wages
£9.50 per hour
Level
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship
Apply by
Monday, November 3, 2025

Opportunity Details

Duties include -


  • Assist with the day-to-day processing of supplier invoices.
  • Assist with the maintenance of the organisations invoice approval system.
  • Assist with the day-to-day processing of sales receipts, including allocation against relevant invoices.
  • Assist with the processing of donations made to the organisation.
  • Assist with the processing of other non-sales income received via bank transfer, cheque and cash.
  • To check, verify and process finance forms, claims and invoices..
  • To maintain various information required by the finance team and deal with accounts queries.
  • To provide financial information to other members of the finance team and to the Assistant Financial Accountant in a timely manner.
  • To attend team meetings and other appropriate meetings, as required.
  • To occasionally provide cover for other team members during periods of absence or leave.

Full Time 37.00 Hours per week Accountancy 1 Role available New Vacancy

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Posted
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Apply by
Monday, November 3, 2025
Interviews
Monday, November 10, 2025
Start date
Monday, December 1, 2025
For more information about this vacancy please contact Kaplan Financial on kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk (Ref ID: 274403)
Company website: www.psspeople.com

Skills Required

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel)
  • Numerical accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Good organisational and administrative skills.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Use of accountancy software.

Qualifications Required

  • Minimum of 4 GCSEs- Grade 9-4 (A*-C), preferably in Maths, IT, Business (or comparable)

Training

For your reference - apprenticeship duration is 15 months

Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2 - AAT

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 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)

You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a synoptic assessment and interview 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.

Personal Qualities

  • Ability to work as part of a small team.
  • Methodical approach using own initiative to identify and resolve problems.
  • Commitment to, and demonstration of the PSS values and their application to the delivery of quality services.
  • Prospects

    Fixed term contract for apprenticeship duration.

    Other Information

    Please note this role will consist of hybrid working with 40% being in the office and 60% at home.

    Benefits-

    • 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) entitlement a year.
    • Occupational pension scheme.
    • Access to discounts for charity workers.

    Travel information-

    • Free secure parking at office location.
    • Close to Sandhills train station.
    • 2 miles from Liverpool City Centre.

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