AAT Apprentice Accounts Associate
- Ballards LLP
- Worcester
- £15,600/yr
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- Reference
- BALL2-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
- Intermediate Level 2
- 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: BALL2-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
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.
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)
Personal Qualities
Commitment to completing a Level 2 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