AAT Finance Assistant Apprenticeship
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Company: Grainger plc
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Location: Newcastle, NE1 4JE
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £23,133.00 per year
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Sector: Legal, finance and accounting
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Ref: NAS-2000037760
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Application Deadline Date: 06/07/2026
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Start Date: 03/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Kickstart your career today with a Level 3 AAT apprenticeship with Grainger plc and Kaplan. You will be dealing with tax returns, tax payments and communication with clients whilst working towards the AAT Level 3 qualification.
Training to be Provided
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)
Future Prospects
This apprenticeship provides a strong launchpad into a finance career, offering structured qualifications, practical experience, and a clear pathway to both professional accreditation and may provide long term progression withing the company.
Vacancy Detail
- Support monthly cost analysis and reporting
- Assist in investigating budget variances
- Work with Finance Business Partners on financial queries
- Help prepare monthly management reports
- Support group consolidation and year-end/half-year processes
- Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
- Help collect and prepare reporting packs
- Maintain and improve financial reporting systems
- Support the Group chart of accounts
- Assist with data accuracy and supplier payment checks
- Work closely with Finance colleagues across the business