AAT Finance Apprentice

Northumbria University · Newcastle upon Tyne

FinanceAdvanced Level 3On-siteSustainableEmployee wellbeingLarge organisationProgression
Northumbria University is looking for a detail-driven and proactive individual to join our Finance and Strategic Planning team as an AAT Apprentice. This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic finance environment while earning a nationally recognised qualification.

As an integral part of our finance operations, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality financial services across the University. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting accurate accounting transactions and monitoring the University's income, expenditure, and balance sheet
  • Producing and distributing regular financial system reports to support decision-making
  • Contributing to annual budget preparation, monitoring, and statutory accounts reporting
  • Delivering exceptional customer service to colleagues and external stakeholders

Perks & benefits

Paid Training Paid Time Off

Qualifications required

  • Completed your A Level studies (or will be awaiting your results), and will have a minimum grade 5 GCSE in both Maths and English Language

Training you'll get

This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entrylevel talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function.

Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancyand Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AATLevel 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to supportthe business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.

You will learn how to prepare financial statements for SoleTraders 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 continuewith your studies onto Level 4.

To pass this level you will need to study the following fourunits:

  • Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS).
  • Management Accounting Techniques (MATS).
  • Tax Processes for Business (TPFB).
  • Business Awareness (BUAW).

Future prospects

  • The role is initially 18 months fixed term, with the possibility of progressing onto the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Hours 37.5 hours per week
Duration 18 months (Fixed Term)
Roles available 1
Posted 21 Jul 2026
Starts Sep 2026
Apply by 30 Aug 2026

Training provider

Kaplan

Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.

Where you'd be based

NE1 8ST

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