Virtual Finance Higher Apprenticeship Programme 2026
Mercer & Hole LLP, Roe Green, Welwyn Hatfield
Virtual Finance Higher Apprenticeship Programme 2026
£22,000 a year
Mercer & Hole LLP, Roe Green, Welwyn Hatfield
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 5 days ago, 1 Aug | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: 01-09-2026 (In 26 days)
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Location ref: Roe Green, Welwyn Hatfield
Full Job Description
Introduction
Our higher apprenticeship programme offers an exciting opportunity to work in a busy office environment whilst studying towards a professional qualification for a 24 month programme. This is a fantastic platform to start a career in accountancy preparing, recording and processing data within the virtual finance financial systems.
About the 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.What You'll Do
- 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 a 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
Training Outcome
There are no limits for our apprentices. Once you have completed the programme, you can progress onto further qualifications, for example, a three year ACA or ACCA qualification to become a Chartered Accountant, or whatever is the best choice for you.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential - A Level - Any discipline - Minimum UCAS points of 112
Course Information
Course: Professional accounting technician (level 4)
Level: 4
Route: Legal, finance and accounting
Apprenticeship Level: Higher
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.
Expected Duration: 2 Years
Training Provider: KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED