AAT Level 3 Apprentice Accounts Associate
- Ballards LLP
- Worcester
- £15,600/yr
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- Reference
- BALL3-JG-FS
- Wages
- £15,600/yr
- London Living WageCompetitive
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week
- Date Posted
- 27/10/2026
- Closes
- 11/11/2026 We reserve the right to close vacancies before this date.
- Location
- Worcester
- Status
- Now taking applications
- Sector
- Construction
- Employment Type
- Advanced Level 3
- Employer
- Ballards LLP
Description
What you’ll do
Support the preparation of year-end accounts and working papers for a varied portfolio of clients.
Build your understanding of corporation tax and, where required, personal tax work.
Gain practical experience in bookkeeping and VAT and learn how accurate financial information supports businesses.
Work with colleagues and clients to gather information, resolve routine queries and keep work moving to deadline.
Develop your technical knowledge, confidence and commercial understanding while working across our Worcester and Droitwich teams.
Note
Travel to both our Worcester and Droitwich office is required
Immediate start before Christmas
For more information about this vacancy please contact Kaplan on kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk (Ref ID: BALL3-JG-FS)
Perks & Benefits
- Paid Training
- Remote Work Options
- Insurance Benefits
- Retirement Plans
- Paid Time Off
Skills Required
You’ll bring strong organisation, attention to detail and communication skills, a collaborative approach and the confidence to ask questions.
You’ll also be comfortable working across our Worcester and Droitwich offices.
Apprenticeship eligibility will be confirmed during recruitment.
Qualification Required
GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English
Training
Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT
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).
Personal Qualities
Commitment to completing a Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship
You don’t need previous accountancy practice experience.
We’re looking for someone who is curious about business and finance, comfortable with numbers and motivated to learn and build a career in
accountancy.
Future Prospects
Progression available up to ACA Level 7
Ballards LLP