AAT Accountant apprentice
B&B Chartered Accountants · Southampton
An excellent opportunity for an AAT apprentice to build the foundations of a career in accountancy within an established, supportive practice. You will work alongside experienced colleagues on a variety of client work, developing both technical skills and the professional confidence to deal directly with clients. The role offers excellent breadth and a structured route to progress. Day to day, you can expect to:
- Study towards the AAT qualification and apply what you learn to actual client work.
- Train on leading accounting software, including Xero, QuickBooks and Iris.
- Build client facing skills including meeting clients, handling calls, and corresponding by email.
- Assist with accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
- Help prepare Self Assessment tax returns and VAT returns.
- Support bookkeeping across a range of clients.
- Help plan and run the payroll bureau, working to deadlines.
- Produce a weekly work plan to manage tasks and meet deadlines.
- Handle general office tasks.
Perks & benefits
Skills required
- Good numeracy and IT skills.
- An interest in accountancy or business (e.g. through a relevant GCSE or A-level) is welcome but not essential.
- Any prior exposure to bookkeeping or accounting software is a bonus, not a requirement.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
Qualifications required
- GCSE's grades 9/A* - 4/C including Maths and English.
Training you'll get
This apprenticeship is a perfect match for someone without any accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. On this programme they will learn the building blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will they grasp the fundamentals of bookkeeping, but we will help them develop those vital skills and behaviours to enable them to put their knowledge into action.
If you’re new to accountancy and finance, looking to change your career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accounts department this level is ideal for you. You don’t need any prior experience working in accounts to study AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. There are no entry requirements, but you do need good maths, IT and English skills, and a willingness to learn.
You’ll learn a broad range of core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing as well as accountancy related business skills and personal skills.
You must successfully complete the following:
Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK)
Principles of Bookkeeping Control (POBC)
Principles of Costing (PCTN)
Business Environment (BESY)
Future prospects
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
