Accounting Apprentice - AAT Level 3 Apprenticeship
RAW ACCOUNTING LIMITED
Wokingham (RG40 1AB)
Closes in 26 days (Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 August 2026
Contents
Summary
Are you a recent school leaver looking to kick-start your accountancy career? Are you looking to help empower small business owners? Are you hard-working, a problem solver, and interested in business, money and finances? Then we have just the role for you!
- Wage
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£17,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
£17,000 starting salary, increasing after six months as you gain experience
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Thursday 15 October 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
- Client bookkeeping using a variety of software including; Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent
- Preparation of VAT returns, CIS returns etc
- Preparation of statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
- Preparation of personal tax returns
- Talking to clients on the phone, in meetings and over email
- Supporting with tax advice by researching topics and developing your knowledge
Where you'll work
2 Broad Street
Wokingham
RG40 1AB
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- 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
Level 3 AAT qualification with First Intuition Reading Ltd via block release training days.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 9-5)
- Maths (grade 9-5)
A Level in:
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
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
We’re a growing accountancy practice working with clients to make a meaningful difference to their lives. We love solving problems and building strong, long-lasting relationships with the people we work with.
We’re committed to our three key values:
1. Caring - we want the best for the people and small businesses we work with
2. Curiosity - we love to learn
3. Clarity - we work to reduce clutter, avoid jargon and give people clear advice they can act on
http://www.rawaccounting.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working (when experience has been built up)
- Flexitime Friday
- Incentive programmes
- Private healthcare (following a successful probation period)
- Cycle to work scheme
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
On successful completion of Level 3 AAT, we would consider supporting you through further apprenticeship schemes.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
RAW ACCOUNTING LIMITED
Luke Fletcher
hello@rawaccounting.co.uk
0118 370 2547
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048176.
Apply now
Closes in 26 days (Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 11:59pm)