ACCA Accountant Apprentice

VOLKERSERVICES LIMITED

Hertfordshire (EN11 9BX)

Closes in 17 days (Friday 10 July 2026)

Posted on 23 June 2026

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Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Start your career today with a level 7 apprenticeship with VolkerWessels and Kaplan. You will be dealing with financial reporting, accounts and statements whilst working towards the Level 7 Accountancy or Taxation Professional qualification.

Wage

£25,000 a year

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Training course
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

2

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

Job duties include:

  • Preparing and posting journal entries and supporting maintenance of the accounting general ledgers
  • Assisting with the reporting of monthly management accounts and board packs
  • Performing balance sheet reconciliations and controls
  • Analysing financial transaction information (e.g. overhead spend) and performing variance analyses
  • Assisting with forecasting and budgeting processes
  • Helping with preparation of annual statutory accounts and annual external audit
  • Supporting compliance with statutory requirements (e.g. VAT and Corporation Tax returns)
  • Providing financial information and guidance to commercial, operational and functional teams

Where you'll work

Hertford Road
Hoddesdon
Hertfordshire
EN11 9BX

Training

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

Training provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.
  • Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate.
  • Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner.  Adapt communications to suit different  situations, individuals or teams.
  • Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities.
  • Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others.  Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results.
  • Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles  to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.

Training schedule

ACCA Level 7 There are three levels including Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills and Strategic Professional. Applied Knowledge helps you understand the role of accounting in the business environment, and develop the practical skills and techniques expected of an accountant working in business. The areas you will cover include:

  • Business and Technology
  • Management Accounting

Financial Accounting Applied Skills encourages you to develop a broad understanding of the role of accounting in business, and how to interpret financial information. The areas you will cover include:

  • Corporate and business law (ENG) (LW)
  • Performance Management (PM)
  • Taxation (TX-UK)
  • Financial Reporting (FR)
  • Audit and Assurance (AA)
  • Financial Management (FM)

By studying Strategic Professional, you’ll learn advanced techniques, skills, and the professional ethics required of an accountant or consultant operating at a senior level.

Once you’ve successfully passed you can apply to be a full member of ACCA. The areas you will cover include:

Essentials

  • Strategic Business Leader
  • Strategic Business Reporting Options
  • Advanced Financial Management
  • Advanced Performance Management
  • Advanced Taxation
  • Advanced Audit and Assurance

The Apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be successful in this job role. This includes, Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Leadership, Planning and Prioritisation and Problem Solving.

Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment. The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • 2 A Levels, a relevant degree or AAT (grade A* - C (or equivalent))
  • A Level Any (grade (Grade A*-C) essential)
  • English (grade (Grade A*-B) essential)
  • Maths (grade (Grade A*-B) essential)

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

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Patience

About this employer

VolkerWessels UK is a leading multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. The company employs around 4,000 staff across the country and brings together best practice through five business units: VolkerFitzpatrick, VolkerRail, VolkerStevin, VolkerHighways and VolkerLaser. These business units each have a long and successful heritage built on delivering quality and bespoke projects as well as providing specialist skills, plant and equipment. Our success is founded on our ability to deliver in challenging environments and regularly winning repeat business from established clients.

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

Company benefits

25 days Annual leave usual benefits

After this apprenticeship

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

Possible future prospects in the business for roles.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

VOLKERSERVICES LIMITED

Natasha Sattar

Natasha.Sattar@volkerhighways.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038655.

Apply now

Closes in 17 days (Friday 10 July 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.