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AAT Apprentice Finance Assistant

Hunters & Co LTD · Pudsey · posted 16 July 2026

Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 1 Month
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
31 August 2026
Positions
1

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Duties Include:

  • Processing of finance information onto finance systems and processing VAT returns
  • Processing of Payroll. The successful candidate will be given on-the-job training in payroll and will be given an understanding of company accounts, management accounting and tax returns 
  • Processing of Personal Tax Reporting. The successful candidate will be provided with an understanding of other areas in the firm including personal tax and company secretarial practices
  • Checking in and out client records and ensuring all required information has been received and maintaining log
  • Ensuring all clients' books and records are returned upon completion of accounts
  • Provide Administrative assistance 
  • Taking ownership of all accounts archiving
  • Ensuring the accounts filing system is maintained daily
  • Using IT Systems for record keeping in a timely and accurate on Sage, Xero and QuickBooks
  • Communicating any client issues to the Line Manager

Your training

  • Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Standard Level 2
  • This level is ideal for school leavers, new or existing talent in accounting and finance
  • Their work could include basic finance activities, working with sales and purchase records, running calculations to ensure that records and payments are correct, recording of cash and data entry
  • Learners will complete the mandatory AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
  • The Certificate in Accounting comprises of four exams and an End Point Assessment. You must successfully complete the following: Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK)
  • Principles of Bookkeeping Control (POBC). Principles of Costing (PCTN). Business Environment (BESY)
  • EPA - In Tray exercise. Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom-based lessons, live online sessions or on demand
  • An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of your time towards it which will be providing by the company

Where it leads

  • A permanent role and progression within the company

About Hunters & Co LTD

Hunters & Co Ltd is a successful and ambitious firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors. We operate in Yorkshire and Humberside. 

Things to consider

Own car for occasional travel to other sites in Hull and Sheffield.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativePatienceExcel skills

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade GCSE - grades 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade GCSE - grades 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 59 Chapeltown, Pudsey, UK, LS28 7RZ

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