Virtual Finance Apprenticeship Programme 2027
Mercer & Hole LLP · East Of England · AL1 1NS
About the role
Ready to kickstart an epic career in finance? ๐ Join our Virtual Finance Higher Apprenticeship Programme and get paid to learn and grow! ๐ฐ
What's Virtual Finance? Think of it as outsourcing cool finance tasks to experts. We handle things like payroll, VAT returns, bookkeeping, and management reports for businesses. ๐ผ
Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It):
You'll be a vital part of our Virtual Finance squad. From day one, you'll be diving into preparing, recording, and processing data in our financial systems. Get ready to smash out monthly management accounts and nail those VAT returns. ๐ This is your launchpad to becoming a future leader with a stable, high-paying career that's seriously rewarding. โจ
We've Got Your Back:
We're all about investing in YOU. Our structured programme includes awesome trainee getaways โ๏ธ, a dedicated training manager, a buddy to guide you, and all the study leave you'll need. Our Learning Academy keeps the growth going, even after you qualify โ think ongoing training for apprentices and directors alike! ๐
What You'll Be Doing:
This Higher Apprenticeship Programme is all about your development. Youโll be part of the Virtual Finance team while crushing your AAT Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications. ๐ Working with a diverse range of clients means you'll get a super well-rounded experience. Plus, our team structure means you'll be learning from and working alongside senior managers and partners. Talk about serious insights! ๐ง
The Awesome Journey:
- Year 1: The Foundation Builder ๐งฑ
- Master the basics of bookkeeping: posting invoices and bank transactions.
- Use cutting-edge software to make processes faster and smoother. ๐ป
- Get your head around VAT and start preparing and submitting smaller returns. ๐งพ
- Year 2: Level Up Your Skills โฌ๏ธ
- Tackle more complex tasks like calculating and posting month-end journals (depreciation, accruals, prepayments).
- Prepare month-end reporting packs and help create commentary for clients. ๐
- Become a go-to person for junior apprentices and a buddy for new starters! ๐ค
Key responsibilities
- Preparing, recording and processing data within the financial systems
- Completing monthly management accounts
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns
- Posting purchase and sales invoices, bank transactions and month-end journals
- Preparing month-end reporting packs and supporting commentaries
Entry requirements
GCSE in: (English (grade 5), Maths (grade 5))