Audit Higher Apprenticeship Programme 2026 - London

Wage: £22,000 a year
Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, between 9:00am- 5:00pm.
Start date: Monday 14 September 2026
Duration: 1 year 3 months
Positions available: 1

Summary

Why choose our Audit Higher Apprenticeship Programme? Apprenticeship within our Audit department offers a varied and exciting career. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of sectors. It’s a job in which you will always be learning about different types of businesses and developing your business skills.

Wage £22,000 a year Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Annual salary increases in April and October. Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Hours Monday to Friday, between 9:00am- 5:00pm. 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Monday 14 September 2026 Duration 1 year 3 months Positions available 1

What you'll do at work

What will I be doing as an audit apprentice?

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- Level 3 & 4. The variety of clients we work with provides you with well-rounded experience, and the structure of our teams allows you the opportunity to gain knowledge from and exposure to senior managers and partners throughout your training and beyond Structure of our Audit Higher Apprenticeship Programme Year 1 – You will have the opportunity to gain insight in client challenges through analysing bank payments and receipts, preparing control accounts, calculating prepayments and accruals, and updating fixed asset registers for additions and disposals, also calculating depreciation, and drafting basic financial statements, as well as starting to apply basic principles of auditing working as part of a larger team, amongst other duties. During this time, you will also develop the ability to identify differences or issues from information provided by clients and start to suggest solutions ​Year 2 – You will build on your experience gained and learn new skills, such as preparing more complex statutory accounts with accurate disclosures as required by company law, undertaking small simple audits on your own, completing more complex audit testing and develop your problem-solving and business skills. You will also have the opportunity to assist more junior trainees with queries and be a buddy to those just starting out Once you have completed your AAT qualification, you will then have the opportunity to apply to move on to studying the ACA and become a chartered accountant

Where you'll work

3 Lombard StreetLondonEC3V 9AA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

What you'll learn

Course contents Assist with the investigation of, and response to, financial information queries.Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements, and report financial information to users of accounts.Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.Reconcile financial data, such as preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.Investigate, resolve, or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.Communicate using a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.Assist with the investigation of, and response to, financial information queries.Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements, and report financial information to users of accounts.Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.Reconcile financial data, such as preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.Investigate, resolve, or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.Communicate using a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

Any discipline (grade Minimum UCAS points of 112)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAnalytical skillsTeam working

About this employer

We are a top 50 accountancy firm with offices in London, St Albans, 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.

https://www.mercerhole.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Firm pension scheme, group income protection, group life assurance. Employee Assistance programme.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Progression to the ACA or ACCA qualifications