AAT Finance Apprentice

Lydiate Learning Trust

Apprenticeship summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 3 apprenticeship with Lydiate Learning Trust and Kaplan. You will be dealing gaining valuable workplace experience whilst working towards the qualification.

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Closing date: July 31, 2026

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Wage:
£15,600 a year
Total hours per week:
37.5
Expected duration (weeks):
52
Positions (available):
1
Date posted:
May 5, 2026
Possible start date:
September 1, 2026
Apprenticeship level:

Advanced

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 3 apprenticeship with Lydiate Learning Trust and Kaplan. You will be dealing gaining valuable workplace experience whilst working towards the qualification.

Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 – AAT.

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 3 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).

Progress to Finance Officer with potential to become a Senior Finance Officer.

Employer

Lydiate Learning Trust

We are Multi Academy Trust in the Education Sector currently with 2 Secondary Schools, 2 Primary Schools, a Teacher Training Centre with plans to expand and grow as a Trust. Working in a small but busy Finance team of 4 friendly and supportive staff members based in the Trust head office the Apprentice will work as part of the team and communicate with staff across the Trust and schools.

Training

Training Provider:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard:

Assistant accountant (level 3)