Summary We are currently looking for a candidate to fill a role which includes the opportunity to study for the AAT and ACA qualifications. Work as part of a supportive team alongside fantastic clients. This role is to provide a range of accountancy and taxation services. Wage £14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age National Minimum Wage Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) 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. We have a flexible work scheme whereby you can take off Friday afternoons if you wish. 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Wednesday 1 October 2025 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 Statutory accounts preparation Statuory audits Specialist audits e.g. charity commission, SRA, pension regulator etc. Tax compliance - personal and corporate 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) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn 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, 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. 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. 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. Once the AAT is complete, there is the potential to move on towards the ACA qualification. This takes approximately three years to complete, and our training provider for this course is the Reed Business School, near Chipping Norton. There is the option to stay here on a residential basis for the weeks that you are studying there. Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English and maths (grade 5) A Level in: Various (grade C) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. 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. http://www.richardsons-group.co.uk (opens in new tab) Company benefits Excellent tuition, internal courses, fantastic support from experienced staff and regular staff socials. After this apprenticeship After completing the AAT qualifcation, we would expect the candidate to move on towards studying the ACA (ICAEW) qualifcation. Most of the Managers and Directors are ‘home grown’, having completed their training with Richardsons, so career progression is good Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: FIRST INTUITION READING LIMITED The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336740.