AAT Finance Apprentice
- The Children's Society
- London
- £26,100/yr
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- Reference
- CHIL-JG-PS2
- Wages
- £26,100/yr
- Hours
- 35 hours per week
- Date Posted
- 23/10/2026
- Closes
- 12/11/2026 We reserve the right to close vacancies before this date.
- Location
- London
- Status
- Now taking applications
- Sector
- Charity and Non-Profit
- Employment Type
- Advanced Level 3
- Employer
- The Children's Society
Description
- Lead the entry of accounting transactions. Banking, supplier invoices, payments etc.
- Reconciling bank and supplier accounts. Reconciling balance sheet accounts.
- Supporting the month end process and working to deadlines.
- Being a steward to finance policy’s including finance process and system development.
- Customer and supplier registrations. Corporate credit card management.
For more information about this vacancy please contact Kaplan on kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk (Ref ID: CHIL-JG-PS2)
Perks & Benefits
- Paid Training
- Remote Work Options
- Insurance Benefits
- Retirement Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Professional Development
Skills Required
- Good IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft packages and finance systems
Qualification Required
A minimum grade 5 GCSE (or equivalent) in maths and English.
Candidates who have previously applied and been unsuccessful, will not be reconsidered.
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
- Excellent teamwork and positive team player
- Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
- Ability to work well under pressure with excellent attention to detail
Future Prospects
- 2 year fixed term contract with option to progress upon completion, or support to develop externally
The Children's Society