AAT Accountant apprentice
- businessBasra & Basra Chartered Accountants
- location_onSouthampton
- payments£8.21 per hour
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.
To apply for this position simply click the 'Apply' button above. Your application will then automatically be sent to the training provider or college managing the position.
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Reference
REF-HP-FS - trending_up
Wages
£8.21 per hour - schedule
Hours
37.5 per week - calendar_today
Date Posted
17/06/2026 - event_busy
Closes
03/07/2026 infoWe reserve the right to close vacancies before this date.
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Location
Southampton - pending_actions
Status
Now taking applications - send
Sector
Finance - workspace_premium
Employment Type
Intermediate Level 2 - business
Employer
Basra & Basra Chartered Accountants
Description
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.
For more information about this vacancy please contact Kaplan on kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk (Ref ID: REF-HP-FS)
Perks & Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Development
- Fully funded AAT study with Kaplan, plus paid study and exam leave.
- Workplace pension (if eligible).
- Annual leave entitlement of 20 days + bank holidays.
- City centre office location with good public transport links and parking.
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Basra & Basra Chartered Accountants
We are an established firm of chartered accountants, registered auditors, tax specialists and business advisers, with over 30 years of experience. Our director trained with one of the Big 4 (PwC), and we bring that depth of experience to owner managed businesses, contractors, sole traders and partnerships, advising across both personal and corporate tax and accountancy related matters. We are founded on long term client relationships and a commitment to high quality, proactive advice whilst taking the development of our team just as seriously.
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