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AAT Accounts Assistant Apprentice
Boffix Resources Limited
Leatherhead, Surrey (KT22 8JB)
Closes in 14 days (Thursday 22 October 2026)
Summary
Looking to build a long-term career in Accounting? Look no further! Kick-start your career today with a Level 2 Apprenticeship at Boffix in partnership with Kaplan. Gain valuable hands-on workplace experience while working towards a recognised qualification.
Wage
£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Training
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Monday to Friday. 37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date Monday 2 November 2026
Duration 1 year 3 months
Positions available 1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Bookkeeping and bank reconciliations in QuickBooks and Xero
- Preparing VAT returns
- Helping prepare year-end accounts and working papers
- Supporting self-assessment tax returns
- Processing payroll and pensions
- Client onboarding and AML/ID checks
- Dealing with client queries by email and phone
- General admin and keeping client records up to date
- Business Development
Where you'll work
Thorncroft Manor, Thorncroft Drive
Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 8JB
Training
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
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
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What you'll learn
- 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.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in: English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
- Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
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Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Administrative skills
About this employer
Boffix & Co is an ICAEW-regulated accountancy practice, part of a growing, tech-led accountancy group that supports around 1,000 businesses. We're cloud-first: QuickBooks, Xero and automation are part of everyday work, so apprentices learn modern accountancy rather than spending years on data entry.
You'll join a supportive team with real investment in your training and 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).
Clear path from AAT Level 3 to Level 4, then on to ACCA/ACA or a specialist role in tax, payroll or accounts. Real opportunity to progress into a senior or management role as the group grows.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
Email: kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk
Phone: 0161 259 7400
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057908.
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Closes in 14 days (Thursday 22 October 2026)
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