Accountancy Apprenticeship - Heathrow
DHL INTERNATIONAL (UK) LIMITED
Slough (SL3 0BB)
Closes in 28 days (Friday 16 January 2026)
Posted on 19 December 2025
Contents
Summary
HBH Chartered Accountants are looking for a new Accounts Assistant Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Assistant Accountant Level 3.
- Wage
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£23,810 a year
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 9 February 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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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
Are you ready to kickstart your career in Finance? As an Apprentice in Financial Governance at DHL, you will work alongside a dynamic team to ensure compliance with Group and local policies, maximising financial control and minimising the risk of exposure for DHL Express UK. Your role will be pivotal in supporting key business processes, including managing employee expense claims, critical vendor payments, purchase order processing etc.
You will gain experience in the following;
- Practical Financial Skills: Exposure to financial governance and compliance processes, including managing employee expense claims, critical vendor payments, and purchase order processing
- Understanding of Financial Policies: Insight into group and local financial policies, enhancing their knowledge of compliance and financial control mechanisms
- Collaboration and Communication: Experience in collaborating with internal teams and building relationships with stakeholders, including banks and HMRC, improving interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Process Improvement: Opportunities to identify areas for improvement in financial controls and processes, fostering a mindset of continuous improvement and problem-solving
- Month-End and Statutory Reporting: Involvement in month-end activities and statutory returns, including submissions to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), providing hands-on experience in financial reporting
- Technical Proficiency: Development of skills in software applications such as Advanced Excel and Power BI, which are crucial for data analysis and financial reporting
- Project Management: Experience in project management, particularly in stakeholder management, which is valuable for future career development
- Career Development: A clear pathway for professional development, including the possibility of taking related professional exams and opportunities for internal promotion within DHL
- Work Environment: Experience in a supportive and dynamic work environment that encourages self-motivation and skill development
Overall, this role would provide a solid foundation for a career in finance, equipping the apprentice with practical skills and knowledge that are highly valued in the industry.
Day to day, youll be doing the below;
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and compliant Concur expense claims
- Assist in executing manual critical payments and vendor setups while adhering to financial policies
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across various functions, including banks and HMRC
- Identify areas for improvement in financial controls and processes, contributing to a culture of continuous enhancement
- Support the team in month-end activities and statutory returns, including Office of National Statistics (ONS) submissions
Benefits Include:
- On-site Parking or Shuttle Service to key locations
- On-site Gym
- Canteen
- 22 days annual leave
- Quarterly bonus scheme
- Access to a variety of voluntary benefits, including discounts on retail, entertainment, and gym memberships
- Professional development opportunities with a strong focus on internal promotion
Where you'll work
Dhl International (Uk) Ltd, Southern Hub, Unit
Slough
SL3 0BB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Assist with the investigation 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 varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Assist with the investigation 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 varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Training schedule
- Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years. We’re privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents. We help build meaningful careers that give individuals security, satisfaction, and purpose – and in turn help organisations and wider industry meet the challenges of a changeable operating environment
- On completion of this 15 month apprenticeship you will have gained your Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship
Requirements
Essential qualifications
Other in:
- GCSE Maths/English (grade C/4+)
- x3 Alevel (grade Pass)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
Other requirements
The closing date is guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.
About this employer
DHL (originally named after founders Dalsey, Hillblom and Lynn) is a multinational logistics company, founded in the United States and headquartered in Bonn, Germany.[5] It provides courier, package delivery, and express mail service, delivering over 1.7 billion parcels per year.[6] A subsidiary and the namesake of DHL Group, its express mail service DHL Express is one of the market leaders for parcel services in Europe.
After this apprenticeship
- Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the Apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000006151.
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Closes in 28 days (Friday 16 January 2026)
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