Apprentice Accountant - bookkeeping and statutory accounts

Overview

We are currently looking for a candidate to fill a role which includes the opportunity to study for the AAT and then potentially moving towards becoming a chartered accountant. This role is predominantly to provide bookkeeping, VAT and management accounts services, along with statutory accounts preparation and tax advisory work.

• Predominantly bookkeeping, VAT and management accounts preparation
• Statutory accounts preparation
• Tax compliance
• Providing ad hoc advice
• Supporting other members of the team and working closely with clients

30 UPPER HIGH STREET, THAME, OX9 3EZ

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)

What you’ll learn

• 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

• Training will take place at First Intuition in Reading or Milton Keynes
• On average, the training will take place on one day per week
• Specialist courses are also provided in house

More training information

• The training provider is a firm that has been established for a number of years
• They provide AAT tuition (levels 3 &
  4) in well structured courses

Essential qualifications

GCSE in English and maths (grade 5+). A Level in various subjects (grade C+). Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working

Richardsons is an Oxfordshire based firm of Chartered Accountants and business advisors based in Thame. ICAEW accredited and established for over 30 years, we provide specialist accounting advice for small and medium companies, as well as large corporates and individuals. We like to communicate regularly with our clients to form a close relationship built on trust, and over 60% of our new clients have come from existing client recommendations.

Company:
Richardsons Group, Thame

Excellent tuition, internal courses, fantastic support from experienced staff and regular staff socials.

After this apprenticeship
:
After completing the AAT qualification, we would expect the candidate to move on towards studying the ACA (ICAEW) qualification. Career progression is strong as most managers and directors are home grown.

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC. Closes on Friday 13 March 2026.