Level 4 Accountant Apprentice (The Dispute Service LTD)

  • Company: THE DISPUTE SERVICE LIMITED
  • Location: Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7TG
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £19,747.00 per year
  • Sector: Legal, finance and accounting
  • Ref: NAS-2000028887
  • Application Deadline Date: 22/05/2026
  • Start Date: 01/06/2026
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Brief Description

Working directly with and assisting the TDS Finance Function with the daily routines. The role is office-based in Hemel Hempstead.

Future Prospects


  • All job roles are advertised internally, and upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will be eligible to apply for a suitable position within the company

Vacancy Detail

In this Job description, “TDS” means “The Dispute Service Ltd” and “EWC”


means “England and Wales Custodial finance area”.


Assisting with:



  • Chasing Clients and reduction of Unable to Pay

  • Preparation of Daily Imports for the EWC Finance team

  • Imports allocation via “push-throughs”

  • Invoice Inputting

  • Payment runs

  • Processing of personal expenses

  • Purchase Ledger processing

  • Various tasks to free up team’s time to enable Government KPI compliance, including providing support for cost analysis and balance sheet reconciliations


Other:



  • Use initiative to achieve targeted results, while promoting customer goodwill

  • Handle queries and resolve problems within company guidelines and policy

  • Question existing systems and propose improvements

Other Information

Job Knowledge:



  • Must be highly accurate with a keen eye for detail

  • Must be able to work on Excel, Microsoft Word & Outlook (including data manipulation)


Communication:



  • Must be able to present basic information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

  • Must possess good interpersonal skills, communicating effectively in order to advise and inform colleagues, TDS members and other stakeholders


General:



  • Must be able to handle a range of different tasks simultaneously and prioritise a heavy workload

  • Must demonstrate common sense and good judgement

  • Must be keen to learn new skills

  • A flexible attitude to work is essential

  • A willingness to show initiative and think outside the box

  • Must be able to demonstrate an affinity for excellent Customer Service

  • Must be able to identify with the aims and objectives of TDS


Other Information:


The pension adheres to auto-enrolment rules. Benefits include private health care and health cash plan, an additional day of annual leave on your birthday, a rental deposit loan scheme, dental plan, Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working arrangements (where applicable).


Required behaviour and attitude applicants must be able to:



  • Demonstrate an affinity for customer excellence

  • Recognise the importance of fairness in all our work

  • Demonstrate how they are making a difference in the work that they do

  • Can articulate the importance of teamwork

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