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AAT Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

MJF Accountancy Ltd · Liverpool · posted 3 November 2026

Wage
£15,392 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Starts
1 December 2026
Closing date
19 November 2026
Positions
1

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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

Your 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)

Where it leads

  • Opportunities to progress further for the right candidate

About 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.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsOrganisation skillsAttention to detailCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths (grade 9-4) — essential
  • GCSE English (grade 9-4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 47 Booker Avenue, Liverpool, L18 4QZ

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