Audit Higher Apprenticeship Programme 2025 - London

Government jobs, apprenticeship; London; On-site; GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites you to join their structured higher apprenticeship training programme in Audit & Accountancy. Starting in September 2025, this two-year program offers a fantastic platform to kickstart your career. You'll gain hands-on experience while studying for a professional qualification, with opportunities for personal and professional growth. The apprenticeship is designed to develop your skills and knowledge, preparing you for a successful future in accountancy. With a commitment to your development and a supportive work environment, this is an exciting opportunity to become a future leader in the field.

Qualifications

• A Level or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of 112 UCAS points.
• Must achieve English and Maths at Level 2 before completion.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the audit team while studying for the AAT qualification.
• Gain hands-on experience and exposure to senior managers.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Number skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Initiative

Education

A Level or equivalent

Job description

Audit Higher Apprenticeship Programme 2025 - London

Summary
If you are interested in pursuing a career in accountancy, working within the Audit 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 Audit & Accountancy.

Wage
£20,000 a year

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Training course Professional accounting or taxation technician (level 4)

Hours Monday- Friday, between 9.00am- 5.30pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date
Monday 1 September 2025

Duration
2 years

Positions available
1

Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• 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
• Our higher apprenticeship programme is designed to support your learning and development. You will work as part of the audit team while studying the AAT qualification. The variety of clients we work with provides you with a well-rounded experience, and the structure of the team allows you the opportunity to gain knowledge from and exposure to senior managers and partners throughout your training and beyond
• 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

Where you'll work

21 Lombard Street
London
EC3V 9AH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Your training course

Professional accounting or taxation technician (level 4)

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Your training plan

• 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 oon-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

Requirements
Essential qualifications

A Level or equivalent in:
Any discipline (grade Minimum UCAS points of 112)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

About this company
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.

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After this 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

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Mercer & Hole LLP

HR Team

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The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318804.
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Closes in 23 days (Friday 30 May 2025)

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Company's application instructions

Visit our website www.mercerhole.co.uk to view all our apprenticeship vacancies or click on the above link to start the process of applying online for this opportunity. Shortlisted candidates will have a telephone interview followed by online tests. The next stage of the process will consist of a face to face interview as well as doing some short exercises.