Virtual Finance Higher Apprenticeship Programme 2026
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Company: Mercer & Hole LLP
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Location: Hertfordshire, AL1 1NS
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £22,000.00 per year
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Sector: Legal, finance and accounting
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Ref: NAS-2000045884
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Application Deadline Date: 01/09/2026
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Start Date: 14/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.
Brief Description
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.
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 3 & 4 AAT)
- The training will be a combination of on -he-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
Future Prospects
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.
Vacancy Detail
- 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