Apprentice Accountant - bookkeeping and statutory accounts

Summary

We are currently looking for a candidate to fill a role which includes the opportunity to study for the AAT and then potentially moving towards becoming a chartered accountant. This role is predominantly to provide bookkeeping, VAT and management accounts services, along with statutory accounts preparation and tax advisory work.

Wage

£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

Pay increases as progression is made

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, between 08:30- 17:00 in the office in Thame. There can be the added option of flexible hours on the Friday of most weeks.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years

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

• Predominantly bookkeeping, VAT and management accounts preparation
• Statutory accounts preparation
• Tax compliance
• Providing ad hoc advice 
• Supporting other members of the team and working closely with clients

Where you'll work

30 UPPER HIGH STREET
THAME
OX9 3EZ

Training

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

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION READING LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

What you'll learn

• 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.
• 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

• Training will take place at First Intuition in Reading or Milton Keynes
• On average, the training will take place on one day per week
• Specialist courses are also provided in house

More training information

• The training provider is a fantastic firm that has been established for a number of years
• They provide AAT tuition (levels 3 & 4) in well structured courses

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and maths (grade 6+)

A Level in:

Various (grade 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
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working