Level 3 AAT accounting apprentice

Exciting opportunity for an Accountancy Apprenticeship in Wokingham! Join our dynamic and supportive team in our Wokingham office. As part of our team, you'll work alongside colleagues at various stages of their accountancy careers. Demonstrate your dedication and skills, and you'll have the chance to advance within our team.

Wage: £18,000 a year

Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours: Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours per week (9am – 5.30pm)

Start date: Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration: 1 year 6 months

Positions available: 1

What you'll do at work:

• 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 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 elevate 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.

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
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative

About this employer: We are a dynamic accountancy firm located in Wokingham, dedicated to supporting a diverse range of businesses, including start-ups and limited companies. Our comprehensive services include annual accounts, tax returns, payroll, VAT, and bookkeeping. Our aim is to provide 100% customer satisfaction.

Core values: Work Ethic