Summary

If you are interested in pursuing a career in accountancy, working within the Virtual Finance team you are invited to apply for our structured higher apprentice training programme, which commences September 2025. This is a fantastic platform to start a career in Accountancy preparing, recording and processing data.

• During this apprenticeship, we commit time to help you build your knowledge, skills and practical experiences, providing genuine development opportunities to enable you to become a future leader
• You will initially be responsible for preparing, recording and processing data within the virtual finance financial systems; maintaining spreadsheets; monthly management reporting and preparing and submitting VAT returns as an apprentice team member
• As your experience grows, so do your responsibilities, ensuring you get the most out of your training with us and are able to apply the knowledge you are learning along the way

Employment

Employer

We are a top 50 accountancy firm with offices in St Albans London, Rickmansworth and Milton Keynes. We provide our clients with accountancy and tax advice to help their businesses grow, support individuals and families, and help charities and trustees to manage their finances and comply with their obligations. Mercer & Hole recognises that people are its key assets, which makes achieving the right balance between work and home part of our culture.

Training Provider

Training To Be Provided

• Alongside the day-to-day duties, you will also be studying for a professional qualification, the Professional Diploma in Accounting (Level 4 AAT)
• The training will be a combination of on-the-job training, time off to study, attend college and complete online classes in preparation for exams.  We also provide soft skills training and regular 1:1 meetings with your training manager to ensure you have all the support you need
• Apprentices without English or maths at Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) must achieve this prior to the completion of the apprenticeship

How To Apply

To learn more about this apprenticeship vacancy, and for instructions on how to apply, please view the vacancy on the GOV.UK Find An Apprenticeship Service.