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Audit & Assurance AAT Apprenticeship

James Cowper Kreston
£23,000 a year
NewburyCumnorReading

Expected closing date: Sunday, 31 January 2027

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake an Audit & Assurance AAT Apprenticeship (Level 4) over 3 years.
  • Earn £23,000 per year while studying AAT Level 3 and 4 with block release training in Reading.
  • Gain essential accounting and audit skills, with opportunities to progress to chartered qualifications and senior roles.
  • Requires GCSE Maths and English (grade 4+) and A-Levels with 112 UCAS points.
  • Applications close on 2027-01-31.

About the Role

Audit involves understanding business operations and ensuring financial information is accurate and reliable. You will work with various organisations, gaining insight into different business models while assisting experienced colleagues with audit assignments.

What You'll Learn

  • Review financial information
  • Understand audit fundamentals and key risk areas
  • Gather audit evidence
  • Develop communication and professional skills
  • Work effectively in an Audit team
  • Build professional relationships with clients and colleagues
  • Communicate confidently and professionally

Training

  • You will study AAT Level 3 and Level 4 over a three-year training contract.
  • Training will combine classroom-based courses and self-study.
  • Classroom sessions will be block release and typically held at First Intuition's premises in central Reading.

Career Progression

Upon completion of your AAT qualification, you will have the opportunity to pursue chartered qualifications (ACA or ACCA).

Potential career progression includes Audit Senior, Assistant Manager, and ultimately, Partner.

Five current partners at the firm began their careers as trainees.

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical thinking
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Resilience
  • Adaptability
  • Enthusiasm to learn

Qualifications Required

  • GCSE English Language (grade 4 or higher) - essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4 or higher) - essential
  • A Level All subjects (grade 112 UCAS points or higher) - essential

Key Details

  • Wage: £23,000 a year
  • Working week: Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm (37.5 hours per week)
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Start date: 2027-08-23
  • Closing date: 2027-01-31
  • Apprenticeship standard: Professional accounting technician (level 4)
  • Training provider: FIRST INTUITION SOUTH LIMITED