Audit Higher Apprenticeship Programme 2026

Mercerhole; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm offers an Audit Higher Apprenticeship Programme in London for those with a minimum of 112 UCAS points. This role involves collaborating with teams, analyzing financial data, and preparing statutory accounts. Successful candidates will gain practical skills while studying the AAT qualification and have opportunities for further qualifications like ACA. The firm values support, resilience, and unity, providing a nurturing workplace culture.

Benefits

Trainee away days

Dedicated training manager and buddy

Study leave

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least 112 UCAS points from 3 A-Levels or equivalent.
• Ability to work in both Virtual Finance and Audit teams required.
• Must have strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on analyzing bank payments and receipts.
• Prepare control accounts and calculate pre-payments.
• Undertake audits and assist junior trainees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

3 A-Levels or equivalent (minimum 112 UCAS points)

Job description

Audit Higher Apprenticeship Programme 2026 - London

Why choose our Audit Higher Apprenticeship Programme?

Working within the Audit team offers a varied and exciting career. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of sectors, conducting independent checks on companies’ financial situations and advising on ways for them to operate more profitably. It’s a job in which you will always be learning about different types of businesses and developing your business skills. Beginning your career in the Virtual Finance team you will work with a variety of clients, gaining valuable and well‑rounded experience to support your progression to the Audit team. This provides a stable and lucrative career path with fast progression and rewarding work.

We pride ourselves on learning and development for our trainees and have key structures in place to support you on your journey with us, including trainee away days, a dedicated training manager and buddy and study leave to name just a few. Training and development do not stop when you qualify – we are committed to continually developing our staff. Regardless of whether you’re a trainee or a director using our ‘People Passport’ you are guaranteed a great investment in your future!

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 Virtual Finance/Audit teams while studying the AAT qualification – Level 3 & 4. The variety of clients we work with provides you with a 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 valuable insight into client challenges through analysing bank payments and receipts, preparing control accounts, calculating pre‑payments 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 developing 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.

If you think this is something you would be interested in, then apply!

As part of our culture, we take the time to review each application individually to reflect our values.

We really want to attract and retain individuals who share our Values

Together – The firm with the family feel. Express gratitude. Smile. Be humble and confident. Have fun.

Resilient – Change is imminent, and business is imperfect. Be open minded & agile. Assume positive intent and exercise the power of positive thinking.

Supportive – We support what is important to you and show kindness in our behaviour to each other. We encourage each other to realise our potential.

We strive to be the best, innovate and always do exceptional work. That’s who we are and what our clients deserve.

Mercer & Hole is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

Our people are our most valuable asset. We bring our life experiences, knowledge, creativity, and talents together at Mercer & Hole making it a unique place to work where everyone can safely thrive.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum 112 UCAS points which must comprise at least 3 A‑Levels or equivalent (excluding EPQs).

Audit Higher Apprenticeship Programme 2026 - London