Accounting Apprenticeship (AAT) – Business Outsourcing Services - September 2026 bei Moore Kingston Smith
Moore Kingston Smith · London, Vereinigtes Königreich · Hybrid
- Optionales Büro in London
Start date: September 2026
At Moore Kingston Smith, we believe in the potential of people to make a positive impact, fuelled by the power of genuine understanding. As an accredited training firm, we’re committed to providing first-class professional development in a supportive and friendly environment. Through our Level 4 Apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on experience, develop essential skills, and build the foundation for a successful career within our Business Outsourcing Services team. You will work with businesses across a wide range of sectors, delivering exceptional client service while earning a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).
At Moore Kingston Smith, we believe in the potential of people to make a positive impact, fuelled by the power of genuine understanding. As an accredited training firm, we’re committed to providing first-class professional development in a supportive and friendly environment. Through our Level 4 Apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on experience, develop essential skills, and build the foundation for a successful career within our Business Outsourcing Services team. You will work with businesses across a wide range of sectors, delivering exceptional client service while earning a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).
Our Business Outsourcing Services team supports businesses and individuals with their accounting, reporting, compliance and advisory needs. We work with owner-managed businesses, large corporates, complex groups and individuals managing a wealth portfolio.
In this role, you will support the Business Outsourcing team in servicing existing clients, consistently aiming to exceed expectations and deliver a high standard of service. You will ensure client records are kept up to date and that internal systems and processes are followed. Additionally, you will collaborate with team members to help the team operate as efficiently and effectively as possible.
With support and training, key responsibilities in the first 12 months will include:
- Being the point of contact for certain clients, liaising on behalf of appointed advisor/s
- Dealing with client queries, taking the appropriate action to ensure the query is dealt with in a timely and effective manner
- Data processing and utilising technology as much as possible to maintain the bookkeeping records and keep them up to date
- Bank reconciliations
- First draft of bookkeeping and low risk VAT returns for advisor review
- First draft of basic management accounts for advisor review
- Supporting the supplier payment run process
- Attending client sites to carry out the bookkeeping and other services required where necessary
- Monitoring own workflow and assisting colleagues where required
- Liaising with other departments, offices and colleagues in a polite and professional manner
- Building a strong broad knowledge of the services provided by the Outsourcing team
- Developing and maintaining good working relationships with the advisors, colleagues and management in order to provide an efficient and effective service to the advisor and the client, in all available mediums
As you develop experience and confidence, you will start to take more ownership and communicate more directly with clients. You will begin mentoring newer team members and handling more complex technical areas.
As you near completion of the apprenticeship, you will be considered for opportunities for further professional development. We have clear progression routes, and there’s plenty of opportunity to take your career in the direction you desire at Moore Kingston Smith. In fact, many of our partners started out as trainees here and through hard work, commitment and drive have gone on to leadership roles.
Your path to qualification
In this role you will be completing a structured two-year training contract and Level 4 apprenticeship programme, during which time you will study towards the Level 3 and Level 4 AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) professional qualifications. It’s designed to give you a strong foundation in accounting while gaining valuable hands-on experience.
What this means for you:
- You will complete 10 AAT exams across key areas such as bookkeeping, financial statements and tax
- You will gain relevant work experience, supported by on-the-job learning and guidance from your manager
- You will develop key professional skills through structured training and development
- You will be accountable for maintaining your apprenticeship file
- You will follow a planned schedule of work and study, with regular revision and training sessions leading up to key exams during the year
We’ll be providing comprehensive support throughout, including:
- In-person tuition with our trusted training provider during set study blocks
- Paid study leave
- Ongoing support from a Buddy, Training Manager, and Training Partner, with regular feedback and development reviews
- Access to wellbeing resources and a supportive network to help you thrive
We understand that completing a training contract is a significant commitment, requiring time management and a proactive mindset. That’s why we’re here to support you every step of the way. In return, you will work towards a globally respected qualification within an internationally recognised network and build a strong foundation for a rewarding career in audit and beyond.
Who are we looking for?
The AAT training programme is open to students from a range of backgrounds, whether straight out of college, or someone looking for a career change or return to work, but it does not require you to have a university degree.
You will be provided with training and support throughout your career with us, and the AAT qualification pathway has a structured study and exam programme to allow you to prepare proactively, so you don’t need to have prior technical knowledge or experience, but we do look for the following:
- A clear motivation to pursue a career in our Business Outsourcing team, supported by an understanding of the AAT qualification
- Enthusiasm for building strong relationships and collaborating with clients and colleagues, with close support from your manager
- A proactive, results-driven attitude, ensuring excellent client service and a commitment to delivering high-quality work with integrity and professionalism
- A dedication to ethical standards, ensuring your work aligns with professional guidelines and best practices
- Strong commitment and reliability, enabling you to balance your studies and exams (with paid study leave) alongside your full-time role and responsibilities
- A growth mindset and adaptable approach, with a willingness to continuously acquire new skills and knowledge, supported by your manager, learning coach and dedicated early talent team
- A commitment to understanding, built on respect, collaboration, and active listening
In order to be eligible for the programme, you will also need:
- To have obtained, or be on track for 112 UCAS points from three A-Levels, or equivalent qualifications
- You do not need a degree to apply for this apprenticeship. However, if you have a degree in a subject unrelated to accounting or finance (minimum 2:2), you’re still very welcome to apply
- To be permitted to work in the UK, for at least 2-years from the start date of the programme
Recruitment process
We recruit on a rolling basis, so would encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience to avoid missing out. The application process is made up of four stages:
1. Application
2. Interactive assessment
3. Virtual interview with one of the Early Talent team
4. Final interview in the office which you’re being considered for
If your application is progressed, we will reach out by inviting you to complete an interactive assessment online with more information on how to prepare and what to expect.
The Early Talent team are here to support you throughout the recruitment process and on the training contract. In confidence, we can discuss the individual support and adjustments you may need. A few examples of the support we can provide include but are not limited to: providing extra time in our interactive assessment or sharing interview questions ahead of time. If successful in securing a place on our training contract, we will organise a confidential call to discuss how we can work with you on the training contract to enable you to perform at your best.
