AAT Apprenticeship Level 3
Hansford Brown
UK (AL9 7NT)
Closes in 7 days (Friday 24 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 April 2026
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Summary
Hansford Brown is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Level 3 Accounts Assistant Apprentice. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in accountancy while gaining practical, hands-on experience within a well-established, client-focused firm.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Shifts to be confirmed
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 4 May 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Main DutiesDuring the apprenticeship, you will support the accounts team with a range of financial and administrative tasks, including:
Assisting in the preparation of accurate financial and accounting reports, including:
- Financial statements
- VAT returns
- Basic tax computations
- Supporting payroll processing and bookkeeping activities
- Maintaining accurate financial records using accounting software
- Communicating with clients via telephone, email and written correspondence
- Assisting with general office and clerical duties
- Supporting the accounts team to ensure deadlines are met
Where you'll work
Alpha Business Park
Welham Green
UK
AL9 7NT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
OAKLANDS COLLEGE
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
You will work alongside experienced accountants while studying towards a Level 3 Assistant Accountant qualification, developing the skills and knowledge required for a career in professional accounting
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths (grade 4)
- English (grade 4)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Other requirements
Hansford Brown is a small, friendly accountancy firm with over 25 years’ experience. We support a wide range of small businesses across Hertfordshire and surrounding areas, offering tailored solutions based on each client’s needs. Our services include bookkeeping, payroll, tax advice and accounts production. We pride ourselves on delivering a personal, reliable service and building long-term client relationships.
About this employer
Hansford Brown is a small, friendly accountancy firm with over 25 years’ experience. We support a wide range of small businesses across Hertfordshire and surrounding areas, offering tailored solutions based on each client’s needs.
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities for:
- Permanent employment within the firm
- Progression to higher-level accounting qualifications
- Career development within a professional accountancy environment
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
OAKLANDS COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026308.
Apply now
Closes in 7 days (Friday 24 April 2026 at 11:59pm)