Accountancy Apprenticeship - ACCA

HARDCASTLE BURTON LLP

HERTS (SG8 9JN)

Closes on Tuesday 1 December 2026

Posted on 5 October 2026

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Summary

Have you considered a career in accountancy? Are you looking for a full-time position which offers a rewarding and challenging opportunity that will launch your career? We are recruiting self-motivated apprentices. Working within a smaller practice gives you exposure to a wide range of businesses and exposure to all aspects of accountancy.

Wage

£25,000 a year

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

36 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 1 January 2027

Duration

3 years

Positions available

5

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

Duties will include (but will not be limited to):

  • Preparation of accounts for review
  • Preparation of tax returns and computations for review
  • Administration tasks such as data entry or setting up of clients

Where you'll work

LAKE HOUSE
MARKET HILL
ROYSTON
HERTS
SG8 9JN

Training

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

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION CAMBRIDGE LIMITED

Training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

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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

  • The training will take place via day release
  • Training is provided throughout the year

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Degree in:

All considered (grade 2:1)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills

Other requirements

Eligibility for relevant apprenticeship.

About this employer

Hardcastle Burton LLP is a Chartered Accountancy firm based in Royston, Hertfordshire. We have a wide range of clients from engineering, construction, agricultural, medical professionals, and scientific research. Our client base includes businesses from South Essex to North Cambridgeshire. Our portfolio includes clients across the spectrum from small medium enterprises (SME’s) to multi-million pound turnovers, charities, pension schemes and LLPs.

After this apprenticeship

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

  • Following this apprenticeship we hope that you will stay with Hardcastle Burton to progress and develop in your career with us

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HARDCASTLE BURTON LLP

Jenny Milton

jennym@hardcastle-burton.co.uk

01763248100

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057204.

Apply now

Closes on Tuesday 1 December 2026