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Start your career today with a Level 3 apprenticeship with Sytrus and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst working towards the AAT Level 3 apprenticeship.
Wage
£18,759 a year
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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 3 August 2026
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Duties will include:
- Bookkeeping
- Reconciling bank accounts
- VAT returns
- Assisting with month-end procedures and management reporting
- Assisting with preparation of year-end accounts
Where you'll work
7 Stone Street
Brighton
BN1 2HB
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
Assistant accountant (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
- Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
- Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
- Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
- Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
- Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
- Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
- Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
- Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
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Training schedule
Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 – AAT
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)
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.
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Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths (grade 9-4)
- English (grade 9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
At Sytrus
We believe in providing start-ups and SMEs with a personalised financial strategy to equip you for your next phase of growth. Our approach combines implementing leading technology with bespoke services, ensuring that every financial solution is as unique as your business. From bookkeeping to strategic planning, our services are designed to unlock sustainable growth, ensuring you have a partner fully invested in your success. We offer a comprehensive suite of financial expertise, strategic insights, and the freedom to focus on your core business, all while keeping your financial strategy aligned with your evolving business goals.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
The business is built to support employees' progress through AAT and ACCA, with increasing responsibility and opportunities for development as they progress through their studies.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
Kaplan
kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk
0161 259 7400
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041808.
Closes in 18 days (Friday 31 July 2026)
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