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Looking to build a long-term career in Finance? Look no further! Kick-start your career today with a Level 3 Apprenticeship at Edwards Bailey Chartered Accountants in partnership with Kaplan. Gain valuable hands-on workplace experience while working towards a recognised qualification.
Wage: £18,000 a year
Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm. 35 hours a week
Start date: Thursday 1 October 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
The role will involve:
- Preparing year end accounts
- Preparing tax returns for companies and individuals
- VAT return preparation
- Bookkeeping
- Preparation of Management Accounts
- Payroll processing
- Assisting with tax advice
Where you'll work
Harold Wood, Romford
Essex
RM3 0BP
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
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Training schedule
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)
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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:
- English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
- Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
A Level in:
Any (grade A-C)
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
Accountancy (grade A-C)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
About this employer
A small but rapidly growing accountancy practice that prides itself on customer service and a personal approach to accountancy services.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
After passing the AAT they can progress onto the ACA / ACCA.
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 VAC2000051020.
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