AAT Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

MJF Accountancy Ltd · Liverpool

FinanceIntermediate Level 2On-siteEmployee wellbeingProgressionBenefitsInclusivity

Main Duties of the Role

  • Responsible for collecting data from clients

  • Ensuring data is complete and accurate

  • Capturing client data into our cloud accounting software

  • Reconciling data in the software

  • Chasing clients for missing information

  • Liaising with Companies House and HMRC

  • Supporting our accountants

  • General admin tasks when necessary

Perks & benefits

Paid Training Retirement Plans Paid Time Off Professional Development

Skills required

Skills and Experience

  • Attention to detail

  • Numerically confident

  • IT literate (Excel, Word, Outlook etc)

  • Experience of working in an office environment

  • Ability to manage various tasks and priorities

  • Whilst no accountancy qualifications are necessary, experience of working in an office environment is desirable. The role is suited for an individual who is looking to start an exciting career within the accountancy profession but has no previous experience or qualifications.

    The successful candidate will be fully trained in the role and supported by our qualified accountants.

Qualifications required

  • GCSEs Maths and English Grade 4 or above

Training you'll get

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)

Future prospects

  • Opportunities to progress further for the right candidate

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Hours 37 hours per week
Duration 18 months (Fixed Term)
Roles available 1
Posted 22 Sep 2026
Starts Dec 2026
Apply by 18 Nov 2026

Training provider

Kaplan

Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.

Where you'd be based

L18 4QZ

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