AAT Level 3 Apprenticeship

Summary

We are looking for up to 5 Apprentice Accounting Technicians to join our Southampton and Winchester offices. We are offering a 15 month level 3 AAT apprenticeship. It is a great opportunity to study across all disciplines of accounting and taxation.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Parking is provided. Quarterly pay reviews are given for apprentices.

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm, with a 60 minute unpaid lunch break. Flexible working of the 37.5 hours can be arranged between the hours of 8.00am and 5.30pm. The core hours that everyone must work is between 9.00am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

5

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

Working across the audit, accounts and tax departments supporting them as appropriate. A typical day or week will include

Attending college for your AAT programme on block or day release as appropriate
Assisting in the preparation of accounts
Dealing with monthly and quarterly bookkeeping on behalf of clients
Processing accounting records
Preparing VAT returns for review
Preparing account reconciliations for review
Producing end of year accounts on a bespoke software package
Preparing corporation tax returns and computations for review
Preparing personal tax returns for review
Assisting in the audit process
Begin to develop an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles reporting rules, where applicable and financial statement presentation
Ensuring personal timesheets are accurate and timely so that budgets and forecasts are met
Use computerised accounting software
Work closely with the supervisor to obtain and maintain up to date technical knowledge
To handle queries from clients as appropriate
To maintain interface with clients in order to resolve any technical issues as appropriate
Any other duties as requested at a level appropriate to this role

Where you’ll work

Tagus House, 9 Ocean Way Southampton,
SO14 3TJ

Training

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

College or training organisation

FIRST INTUITION READING LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Equal to A level

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.
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.

Your training plan

AAT level 3 (Apprentice Accountant)
Training is underken at First Intuition in Southampton on a day release / block release basis

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 5 and above.)

A Level or equivalent in:

Any (grade At least 3 grade B or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

HJS Accountants is a team of proactive and reliable accountants, providing a comprehensive range of accountancy, taxation and business advisory services to firms and individuals across the country.

After this apprenticeship

Possible onward progression to Level 4 AAT
Working towards a semi-senior role

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HJS ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED

Kate Cooper

Kate.cooper@hjsaccountants.co.uk

02380234222

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000306200.

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Closes on Saturday 31 May 2025

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