AAT Student Accountant Apprenticeship: Start Your CA Path

Rawlinson & Hunter LLP; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Chartered Accountancy firm in Leatherhead is looking for an AAT Student Accountant to join its Apprenticeship Programme in September 2026. This role offers structured training to support achieving an AAT qualification and continues with further ACA study. Candidates should possess A-Levels and GCSEs in English and Maths, with a strong desire for a long-term accounting career. The firm fosters a collaborative, diverse environment, providing opportunities to engage with a wide range of clients.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Diverse client exposure

Qualifications

• Three A-Levels (or equivalent) at grades A-C.
• GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at grades 9-6.
• Desire to pursue a long-term career in accounting.
• Strong interpersonal skills with confidence to engage effectively.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Codify and input invoices into various accounting packages.
• Coordinate approval processes for purchase ledger entries.
• Process payments via BACS or cheque.
• Prepare cheques and organize signatures with partners.
• Perform bank reconciliations.

Skills

Passion for numbers

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Motivation

Education

Three A-Levels (or equivalent) at grades A-C

GCSE English and Maths at grades 9-6

Tools

Xero

Sage

Infor10 (Sun accounts)

Job description

A leading Chartered Accountancy firm in Leatherhead is looking for an AAT Student Accountant to join its Apprenticeship Programme in September 2026. This role offers structured training to support achieving an AAT qualification and continues with further ACA study. Candidates should possess A-Levels and GCSEs in English and Maths, with a strong desire for a long-term accounting career. The firm fosters a collaborative, diverse environment, providing opportunities to engage with a wide range of clients.