AAT Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

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  • MJF Accountancy Ltd
  • Liverpool
  • £15,392/yr
Kick-start your career with an AAT Level 2 Apprenticeship at MJF Accountancy, delivered in partnership with Kaplan. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience within a professional accountancy practice while studying towards a nationally recognised AAT qualification. You'll earn a salary from day one, develop practical accounting skills, and learn from experienced professionals who will support you throughout your apprenticeship. Whether you're leaving school or college, or looking for your first step into the finance sector, this apprenticeship provides an excellent foundation for a rewarding career in accountancy, with opportunities to progress onto higher-level AAT qualifications and future career development.
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Reference
MJF-HP-PS
Wages
£15,392/yr
Apprentice Rate
Hours
37 hours per week
Date Posted
22/09/2026
Closes
18/11/2026 We reserve the right to close vacancies before this date.
Location
Liverpool
Status
Now taking applications
Sector
Finance
Employment Type
Intermediate Level 2
Employer
MJF Accountancy Ltd

Description

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

For more information about this vacancy please contact Kaplan on kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk (Ref ID: MJF-HP-PS)

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.

Qualification Required
  • GCSEs Maths and English Grade 4 or above

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. 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)

Personal Qualities
  • Approachable and confident

  • Polite and courteous to team and clients

  • Good communication skills

PLEASE NOTE - This is an office based role and we are looking for candidates to live no more than 20 miles from our office.

Future Prospects
  • Opportunities to progress further for the right candidate

MJF Accountancy Ltd

Incorporated in 2006, we have built the firm up to include a whole range of skill sets as well as a diverse knowledge base.We pride ourselves on being the safe pair of hands for your business.Whilst we are a firm of professional accountants, we are also approachable and friendly! We take great care to explain the finances of your business in a way that won’t confuse an already confusing element of trading.We act as your one stop shop for all of your accounting needs whilst also stepping into the role of your agent to HMRC and Companies House.Our client base is vast and as such we have unique and specialist knowledge that will work to your advantage as we keep you up to date with any legislation changes in your sector.
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