Accountancy Apprenticeship; AAT

Accountancy Apprenticeship (AAT) - March 2026

Final date to receive applications: 23 January 2026

Department: Advice, Audit & Accounts

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: St Albans

Compensation: GBP 27,100 / year

Description

Start date: March 2026

Locations: This role will be based in our St Albans office.

At Moore Kingston Smith, we believe in the potential of people to make a positive impact, fuelled by the power of genuine understanding.

As an accredited training firm, we are committed to providing first-class professional development in a supportive and friendly environment. Through our Level 4 Accountancy Apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on experience, develop essential skills, and build the foundation for a successful career within accounts and business advisory. You will work with businesses across a wide range of sectors, delivering exceptional client service while earning a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

Our Accounts & Advisory team is trained to have broad experience across a range of disciplines, from accounts preparation and tax compliance to business advisory services. These teams work with clients who vary in size, from sole traders to medium sized businesses, across sectors including professional practices, manufacturing, financial services, hospitality, real estate, and technology.

From the outset, you will work directly with our clients, who choose us because we understand them so well. You'll get to know their businesses, uncover the obstacles they face, and become familiar with their sectors. The experience is varied. Some projects last a few days, others a few weeks. We encourage you to take responsibility early on, and you will get to grips with all aspects of the role.

With support and training, key responsibilities in the first 12 months will include:

• Play a key role in the delivery of year-end compliance for clients, working closely with our tax and advisory teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Process journal adjustments using CHAAPS, ensuring accuracy and consistency in client records.
• Develop a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Assist in preparing financial statements in line with relevant standards and legal requirements.
• Draft corporation tax computations and support tax compliance processes.
• Liaise with clients to gather documentation, clarify queries, and support project progress.
• Maintain accurate and well-organised working papers in line with internal procedures.
• Review and update client data in accounting and tax software systems.
• Identify and suggest improvements to client systems and internal processes.
• Work as part of a team on advisory projects
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, including technical and tax departments.
• Attend client offices and represent the firm professionally
• Help manage client expectations and meet deadlines throughout the accounts and advisory process.

As you develop experience and confidence, you will start to take more ownership of client work, communicate more directly with clients, and begin mentoring newer team members. You'll contribute to planning discussions and handle more complex technical areas.

As you approach the completion of your AAT apprenticeship and have gained two years of solid experience in accounts work, you will be considered for progression onto the Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA) qualification pathway within our audit team. This next stage involves a further two years of study and practical experience, ultimately leading to qualification as a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

We have clear progression routes, and there's plenty of opportunity to take your career in the direction you desire at Moore Kingston Smith. In fact, many of our partners started out as trainees here and through hard work, commitment and drive have gone on to leadership roles.

Your path to qualification

In this role you will be completing a structured two-year training contract and Level 4 apprenticeship programme, during which time you will study towards the…