Audit Apprenticeship – School Leaver Opportunity
MGRWK Business Support Services Ltd
London (NW8 0DL)
Closes in 24 days (Friday 9 October 2026)
Posted on 14 September 2026
Contents
Summary
Kick-start your career with a Level 7 ACA Apprenticeship at MGR in partnership with Kaplan. This is an exciting opportunity for a school/college leaver. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience in a real workplace while studying towards a nationally recognised accountancy qualification.
- Wage
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£25,000 a year
- Training course
- Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 2 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 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
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity to launch a professional career straight from school. As an Audit Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced accountants and auditors, supporting a wide range of businesses while developing your technical knowledge and practical skills.
As part of your apprenticeship, you will be fully supported in studying towards the prestigious ICAEW Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification, combining practical workplace experience with professional study. The ACA is one of the most respected accountancy qualifications in the UK and internationally.
What You'll Be Doing
- Assisting with the preparation and completion of audit assignments
- Examining financial records and supporting audit testing
- Working with clients across a variety of sector
- Helping prepare reports and audit documentation
- Learning accounting and business principles from experienced professionals
- Developing technical, analytical and communication skills
- Studying towards the ICAEW ACA qualification as part of your apprenticeship programme
Where you'll work
55 Loudoun Road
St John's Wood
London
NW8 0DL
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
Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT
This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function.
Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.
You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns. You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4.
To pass this level you will need to study the following four units:
- Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS)
- Management Accounting Techniques (MATS)
- Tax Processes for Business (TPFB)
- Business Awareness (BUAW)
More training information
Kaplan is one of the world’s largest and most diverse education providers. We are one of the UK’s leading training providers for finance and accountancy and data and IT qualifications and train thousands of apprentices each year. We have been educating and training students for over 70 years and have helped thousands of people achieve their career goals. We offer apprenticeships from Level 2 to Level 7 and cover Accountancy & Tax, Banking & Finance and Data & IT.
We offer study methods to suit all types of learning, whether you want to be face-to-face, or left alone to study in your own time.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths (grade 9-6)
- English (grade 9-6)
A Level in:
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
- Organisation skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
About this employer
At mgr, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive, professional, and collaborative environment where individuals are encouraged to develop their skills, build rewarding careers, and deliver exceptional service to our clients. We combine the technical expertise and high standards of a leading professional services firm with a personal, people-focused approach. Our teams work closely together, sharing knowledge and supporting one another to achieve the best outcomes for clients while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence. When you are joining us as an apprentice, you will find opportunities to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact as part of a business that values integrity, collaboration, and long-term development.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
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Natural progression through the business, previous trainees are now partners
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
Kaplan
kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk
0161 259 7400
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000053358.
Apply now
Closes in 24 days (Friday 9 October 2026)
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