AAT Accounts Apprentice
- Tier 1 Asset Management Ltd
- Manchester,
- £18,000/yr
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- Reference
- TIE-HP-FS
- Wages
- £18,000/yr
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week
- Date Posted
- 09/11/2026
- Closes
- 30/11/2026 We reserve the right to close vacancies before this date.
- Location
- Manchester,
- Status
- Now taking applications
- Sector
- Finance
- Employment Type
- Intermediate Level 2
- Employer
- Tier 1 Asset Management Ltd
Description
Sales ledger
• Support the raising and processing of customer invoices
• Allocate customer payments
• Assist with customer account reconciliations
• Support credit control and follow up outstanding balances where required
• Help maintain accurate customer records
• Adding new customers to the system
Accounts support
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations
• Support the month-end process with routine tasks
• Prepare information and schedules for the Management Accountant
• Assist with maintaining accurate accounting records
• Support year-end and audit preparation where appropriate
• Help with basic Excel reporting and data analysis
General finance administration
• Maintain organised electronic finance records
• Respond to routine finance queries from colleagues, customers and suppliers
• Process and check expense documentation
• Assist with other finance tasks as required
• Follow the company’s financial controls and procedures
For more information about this vacancy please contact Kaplan on kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk (Ref ID: TIE-HP-FS)
Perks & Benefits
- Paid Training
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Development
Skills Required
Good numeracy and basic IT skills, with confidence using Microsoft Excel, Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications. Strong attention to detail, accuracy when entering financial data, good organisation and communication skills, with a willingness to learn accounting systems.
Qualification Required
GCSE's grades 9/A* - 4/C including Maths and English.
Desirable:
Relevant A-Levels (Business, Finance, Economics, Maths etc)
Training
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)
Personal Qualities
We’re looking for someone who is organised, reliable and keen to learn, with good attention to detail and an interest in finance and accounting. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, good communication skills and be comfortable working with numbers, while being willing to ask questions and develop as part of the finance team.
Future Prospects
There is a strong opportunity to develop within the Finance team following successful completion of the apprenticeship, with the potential to progress onto AAT Level 3 and Level 4 and take on greater responsibilities. We are keen to support the right person in building a long-term career within the business.
Other Information
Parking available & accessible via public transport.
Tier 1 Asset Management Ltd