Virtual Finance Higher Apprenticeship Programme 2026- Immediate Start
About the role
- 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
Requirements
Working week
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
- Alongside the day to day duties you will also be studying for a professional qualification, the Professional Diploma in Accounting (Level 3 & 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
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.
Things to consider
You must have the permanent right to work in the UK and have a minimum of 118 UCAS points.
About Mercer & Hole LLP
We are a top 50 accountancy firm with offices in London, St Albans, 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.