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Kick-start your career today with a Level 2 AAT Apprenticeship with Pro Environmental Ltd in partnership with Kaplan. Gain valuable hands-on workplace experience while working towards a recognised qualification.
Wage
£16,575 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
£8.50 minimum, and depends on age group.
Hours
9am - 5pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 17 August 2026
Duration
1 year 3 months
Positions available
1
What you'll do at work
The successful candidate will support the Finance Team with a range of accounting and administrative duties while working towards a professional qualification. Responsibilities include:
- Processing supplier invoices
- Matching invoices to purchase orders
- Investigating and resolving discrepancies
- Liaising with suppliers and colleagues
- Assisting with supplier account reconciliations
- Processing weekly timesheets
- Reviewing and investigating discrepancies
- Maintaining accurate records
- Supporting payroll preparation
- Assisting with finance administration
- Maintaining financial records
- Supporting month-end activities
- Preparing reports and spreadsheets
- Providing documentation for audits
- Providing general administrative support, including filing, document management, and responding to enquiries
- Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with company policies and procedures
- Building positive working relationships with colleagues and suppliers
- Participating fully in apprenticeship training and development activities
- Undertaking any other duties reasonably required by management
Where you'll work
Hollinwood Lane,
Calverton
Nottinghamshire
NG14 6NR
Training provider
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
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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.
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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 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.
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- Maths (grade 9 - 5)
- English (grade 9 - 5)
Desirable qualifications
- A Level in:
- Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths (grade A-C can be predicted)
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
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
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About this employer
At Pro Environmental, we are passionate about creating a more sustainable future through innovative recycling and waste management solutions. As a leading European plastic recycler, our mission is to transform waste into valuable resources, helping businesses reduce their environmental impact and contribute to a circular economy. What sets us apart is our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and our people. We continuously invest in advanced recycling technologies and work closely with our customers to deliver tailored solutions that support responsible waste management and resource recovery. Our culture is built around teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills, share ideas, and grow their careers. We see ourselves as one team with a shared purpose, and we value the contribution every employee makes to our success. Joining Pro Environmental means becoming part of a growing business that is making a real difference to the environment while offering exciting opportunities for learning, development, and career progression.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
This role provides practical experience across key finance functions, offering a strong foundation for a successful career in accounting and finance.
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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 VAC2000043409.
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Closes in 20 days (Sunday 9 August 2026)
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