AAT Level 3 Apprenticeship

HJS ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED

Winchester (SO23 8SR)

Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026

Posted on 3 February 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an Apprentice Accounting Technicians to join our Winchester office. 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

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

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All apprentices have a Tri-annual pay review after probation

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

Tuesday 1 September 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

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

6 Charlecote Mews
Staple Gardens
Winchester
SO23 8SR

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)

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What you'll learn

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.

Training schedule

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

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

A Level in:

Any (grade 3 Bs or above or equivalent)

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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

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.

Company benefits

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After this apprenticeship

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

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION READING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000012272.

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Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026