AAT Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

Level: 2


Employer: Chandos Civil Engineering Ltd


Location: Chandos House, Unit 8 Oak Green Business Park, Earl Road

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Kickstart your career today with a level 2 AAT apprenticeship with Chandos Civil Engineering Ltd and Kaplan. You will be dealing with tax returns, tax payments and communication with clients whilst working towards the AAT Level 2 qualification.

Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Expected start date: 01/09/2026

Hours per week: 40 hours

Wage: (Annually)

Job role includes

Trainee accounts assistant. Purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank recs, vat returns.

About employer

We are a leading, forward thinking groundworks company based in Cheadle. Our clients are some of the largest housebuilders in the UK. We strive on seeing the full potential in all our employees.

  • weighting: Essential
  • qualificationType: GCSE
  • subject: Maths & English
  • grade: 5 and above

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)

    Opportunity to build a rewarding career within a successful company.

  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Number skills
  • Attention to detail

Vacancy title

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Duration: 18 months

Expected start date: 28/3/2022

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

Wage: 146.25 (weekly)

Job role includes

  • Explore what an apprenticeship is and how they work.
  • Understand what it means to be an apprentice.
  • Discover different apprenticeship types, get application hints and tips, and apply for vacancies.

About employer

Employer description

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills