AAT Accounts Administrator Aprenticeship
- First With Mortgages Ltd T/A Martin Hirst Financial Consultancy
- Leeds
- £14,560/yr
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- Reference
- MHA-EG-FS
- Wages
- £14,560/yr
- Hours
- 35 hours per week
- Date Posted
- 19/10/2026
- Closes
- 30/11/2026 We reserve the right to close vacancies before this date.
- Location
- Leeds
- Status
- Now taking applications
- Sector
- Finance
- Employment Type
- Advanced Level 3
- Employer
- First With Mortgages Ltd T/A Martin Hirst Financial Consultancy
Description
We are looking for an organised and accurate Accounts Administrator to support the finance manager. You will help maintain financial records, process invoices and payments, reconcile accounts and assist with the day-to-day running of the accounts function.
Key Responsibilities
Process supplier and provider statements, invoices, payments and receipts.
Maintain purchase and sales ledger records.
Complete bank and account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Support the Financial manager, payment runs and cash-flow record keeping.
Assist with month-end, year-end and audit administration.
Respond to finance queries and maintain confidential records.
For more information about this vacancy please contact Kaplan on kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk (Ref ID: MHA-EG-FS)
Perks & Benefits
- Paid Training
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Development
Skills Required
The apprentice would ideally demonstrate the basic core knowledge accountancy up to bookkeeping level, but training can be given on site.
A basic knowledge of Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office software
An eye for detail
Able work within a small team and on their own.
Qualification Required
GCSE's including Maths and English - Grade 4 or above.
A-levels or equivalent, ideally in relevant subjects - Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths
Training
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
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with numbers
Have a high attention to detail and quick to learn the various accounting platforms and software where needed.
A Strong work ethic
Reliable
Punctual
Accountable for their own learning curve.
Be polite and adaptable to work within our small team and willing to pitch in outside their job description if need.
Future Prospects
Whilst this is a small firm, there are opportunities to further their education into Accountancy Level 4 with also may be able to transfer to train as a financial adviser with the Charter Insurance Institute if that would be of interest for them.
First With Mortgages Ltd T/A Martin Hirst Financial Consultancy