Accounting Apprentice - AAT Level 3 Apprenticeship

Wage: £17,000 a year
Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.
Start date: Thursday 15 October 2026
Duration: 1 year 3 months
Positions available: 1

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 £17,000 a year Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) £17,000 starting salary, increasing after six months as you gain experience Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Hours Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm. 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Thursday 15 October 2026 Duration 1 year 3 months Positions available 1

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

2 Broad StreetWokinghamRG40 1AB

Training

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

What you'll learn

Course contents Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding 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.

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 skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsTeam workingInitiative

About this employer

We’re a growing accountancy practice working with clients to make a meaningful difference to their lives. We love solving problems and building strong, long-lasting relationships with the people we work with.

We’re committed to our three key values:

1. Caring - we want the best for the people and small businesses we work with

2. Curiosity - we love to learn

3. Clarity - we work to reduce clutter, avoid jargon and give people clear advice they can act on

http://www.rawaccounting.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

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

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

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