About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to launch a professional career straight from school. As an Audit Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced accountants and auditors, supporting a wide range of businesses while developing your technical knowledge and practical skills.

As part of your apprenticeship, you will be fully supported in studying towards the prestigious ICAEW Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification, combining practical workplace experience with professional study. The ACA is one of the most respected accountancy qualifications in the UK and internationally.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting with the preparation and completion of audit assignments
• Examining financial records and supporting audit testing
• Working with clients across a variety of sector
• Helping prepare reports and audit documentation
• Learning accounting and business principles from experienced professionals
• Developing technical, analytical and communication skills
• Studying towards the ICAEW ACA qualification as part of your apprenticeship programme

Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT

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)

Kaplan is one of the world’s largest and most diverse education providers. We are one of the UK’s leading training providers for finance and accountancy and data and IT  qualifications and train thousands of apprentices each year.  We have been educating and training students for over 70 years and have helped thousands of people achieve their career goals. We offer apprenticeships from Level 2 to Level 7 and cover Accountancy & Tax, Banking & Finance and Data & IT.

We offer study methods to suit all types of learning, whether you want to be face-to-face, or left alone to study in your own time. 

At mgr, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive, professional, and collaborative environment where individuals are encouraged to develop their skills, build rewarding careers, and deliver exceptional service to our clients. We combine the technical expertise and high standards of a leading professional services firm with a personal, people-focused approach. Our teams work closely together, sharing knowledge and supporting one another to achieve the best outcomes for clients while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence. When you are joining us as an apprentice, you will find opportunities to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact as part of a business that values integrity, collaboration, and long-term development.