Virtual Finance Apprenticeship Programme 2027
Mercer & Hole LLP · London · WD3 1RT
About the role
Ready to kickstart a seriously rewarding career in finance, without the traditional university route? 🚀 Our Virtual Finance Higher Apprenticeship Programme is your fast track to becoming a finance pro! 💰
What's Virtual Finance? Think of it as companies handing over their money-management tasks (like payroll 🧾, VAT returns 📊, bookkeeping ✍️, and making sense of financial reports 📈) to awesome third-party experts. You'll be right in the thick of it!
Your Role: You’ll be a vital part of our Virtual Finance squad, diving straight into preparing, recording, and processing financial data. 💻 Expect to get hands-on with monthly management accounts and VAT returns from day one. This isn't just a job; it's your launchpad to becoming a future leader on a stable and lucrative career path. 🌟
We've Got Your Back: We're all about investing in YOU. 🌱 Our structured programme includes:
- Awesome trainee away days 🎉
- A dedicated training manager to guide you 👩🏫
- A supportive buddy system 🤗
- Plenty of study leave 📚
Beyond Qualification: Our commitment doesn't stop! Our Learning Academy keeps the growth going, whether you're just starting or already a director. 🚀
What You'll Be Doing:
- Working as part of the Virtual Finance team while smashing the AAT Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications. 🎓
- Gaining diverse experience across a range of clients. 🌍
- Learning from and interacting with senior managers and partners. 💼
Your Journey (The Nitty-Gritty):
Year 1:
- Master the fundamentals of bookkeeping: Posting invoices and bank transactions. 🏦
- Utilise cool software solutions to streamline processes. ✨
- Get to grips with VAT and take ownership of preparing and submitting smaller VAT returns. 🤏
Year 2:
- Level up with more complex tasks: calculating and posting month-end journals (think depreciation, accruals, prepayments). ⚙️
- Prepare month-end reporting packs and help create supporting commentary for clients. 📝
- Support junior apprentices and act as a buddy for new starters. 👍
Key responsibilities
- Prepare, record, and process data within financial systems.
- Complete monthly management accounts.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns.
- Calculate and post month-end journals.
- Prepare month-end reporting packs and supporting commentary.
Entry requirements
GCSE in: (English (grade 5), Maths (grade 5))