Level 3 AAT accounting apprentice

Summary

Exciting opportunity for an Accountancy Apprenticeship in Wokingham!

Join a dynamic and supportive team. As part of our close-knit group, you'll work alongside colleagues at various stages of their accountancy careers. Gain hands-on experience and receive in-house training while completing your Level 3 AAT qualification.

Wage

£18,000 a year

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Hours/Week: 37.5 (9.00am - 5.30pm).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 9 October 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

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented apprentice to join our team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• General Bookkeeping: Utilise top software packages like Xero, QuickBooks, and FreeAgent to manage sales, expenses, and bank reconciliations for our clients
• VAT Returns: Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time.
• Payroll Processing: Prepare and submit payroll for our diverse client base
• Company Filings: Manage the preparation and submission of confirmation statements for our Limited Company clients
• Tax Returns: Prepare self-assessment tax returns including a range of income sources
• Limited Accounts: Assist in the preparation of basic company accounts and corporation tax returns
• Client Interaction: Answer client queries via phone and email, providing excellent customer service
• HMRC Communication: Liaise with HMRC to resolve any issues effectively
• Administrative Support: Help with client onboarding, answering phones, and handling mail

Where you'll work

55A Peach Street
Wokingham
RG40 1XP

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

• 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

• Level 3 AAT at First Intuition, Reading
• Training on the job as required

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 6)
• Maths (grade 6)

A Level in:

• Other (grade C)
• Other (grade C)
• Other (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
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Initiative