Accounting Apprentice - AAT Level 3 Apprenticeship

Government jobs, apprenticeship; England; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accounting firm is offering an exciting apprenticeship for school leavers looking to start their accountancy career. The role promises hands-on experience in bookkeeping, preparation of financial returns, and client communications. With a starting salary of £17,000 and comprehensive training provided through First Intuition, this is a perfect opportunity to gain practical skills in a supportive environment. Successful candidates will enjoy benefits like hybrid working and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working

Flexitime Friday

Incentive programmes

Private healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths grade 9-5 are essential.
• A Level in any subject excluding General Studies required.

Responsibilities

• Client bookkeeping using software including Xero, QuickBooks, and FreeAgent.
• Preparation of VAT returns, stat accounts, and tax returns.
• Talking to clients via phone, email, and meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE in English (grade 9-5)

GCSE in Maths (grade 9-5)

A Level in any subject (grade A* to C)

Job description

Summary

Are you a recent school leaver looking to kick-start your accountancy career? Are you looking to help empower small business owners? Are you hard‑working, a problem solver, and interested in business, money and finances? Then we have just the role for you!

Wage

Competitive wage offered. £17,000 starting salary, increasing after six months as you gain experience.

Hours

Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm. 38 hours a week.

Start date

Monday 9 March 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Client bookkeeping using a variety of software including Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent
• Preparation of VAT returns, CIS returns etc.
• Preparation of statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
• Preparation of personal tax returns
• Talking to clients on the phone, in meetings and over email
• Supporting with tax advice by researching topics and developing your knowledge

Where you'll work

Raw Accounting, Unit 3
Space Business Centre
Molly Millars Lane
Wokingham
RG41 2PQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION SOUTH LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

What you'll learn

Course contents:

• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non‑finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

Level 3 AAT qualification with First Intuition Reading Ltd via block release training days.

More training information

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 9‑5)
• Maths (grade 9‑5)

A Level in any subject excluding General Studies (grade Three A levels A* to C).

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative

About this employer

We're a small yet mighty accountancy practice committed to empowering small business owners.

We love solving problems and building strong, long‑lasting relationships with the people we work with.

Our three core values:

• We care - we want the best for our people and the small businesses we work with.
• We're Curious - we explore new ideas, find better solutions and remain open to alternative suggestions.
• We keep things simple - we work to reduce clutter, avoid jargon and focus on the important things.

Company benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (when experience has been built up)
• Flexitime Friday
• Incentive programmes
• Private healthcare
• Cycle to work scheme

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of Level 3 AAT, we would consider supporting you through further apprenticeship schemes.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION SOUTH LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005395.

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Closes on Friday 6 February 2026

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