Apprentice Accountant - bookkeeping and statutory accounts

Job description

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.
Wage: £15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age. Pay increases as progression is made.
Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3).
Hours Monday to Friday, between 08:30–17:00 in the office in Thame. There can be the added option of flexible hours on the Friday of most weeks. 37 hours 30 minutes a week.
Start date: Tuesday 1 September 2026. Duration: 3 years. 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 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
Where you'll work 30 Upper High Street, Thame, OX9 3EZ.
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).
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 the preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
Investigate, resolve or upscale 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 fantastic firm that has been established for a number of years.
They provide AAT tuition (levels 3 & 4) in well structured courses.
Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in English and Maths (grade 6+).
A Level in various (grade C+).
Skills Communication skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
About this employer 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 benefits Excellent tuition, internal courses, fantastic support from experienced staff and regular staff socials. Most of the managers and directors are home‐grown, having completed their training with Richardsons, so career progression is good.
After this apprenticeship After completing the AAT qualification, there may be the option for the candidate to move on towards studying the ACA (ICAEW) qualification.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Thame

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-06-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English