AAT Accountant apprentice
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Company: Basra & Basra Chartered Accountants
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Location: Southampton, SO15 2AE
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,009.00 per year
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Sector: Legal, finance and accounting
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Ref: NAS-2000038058
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Application Deadline Date: 03/07/2026
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Start Date: 31/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm
Brief Description
Looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Look no further! Kick-start your career today with a Level 2 Apprenticeship at Basra and Basra in partnership with Kaplan. Gain valuable hands-on workplace experience while working towards a recognised qualification.
Training to be Provided
- 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
- On completion of AAT Level 2, there is a clear opportunity to progress to Level 3 and 4. Beyond that, the possibility of studying towards the ACA or ACCA will be considered
- Alongside your studies you will gain in house experience that supports your long term development with the firm
Vacancy Detail
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