Apprentice Finance Assistant

VERITAS SERVICES LIMITED

HERTFORD (SG14 1EX)

Closes on Friday 18 December 2026

Posted on 11 November 2026

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Summary

We are seeking a motivated AAT Apprentice Accountant to join our growing accountancy practice in Hertford. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in practice, gain exposure to a wide range of clients, and develop towards professional qualifications. 

Wage

£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Wages will increase to £12 per hour following successful completion of the probabtionary period.

Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 January 2027

Duration

1 year

Positions available

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

  • Reconcile bank transactions using cloud accounting software. 
  • Review and process invoices, receipts and financial records using digital document management systems. 
  • Assist with bookkeeping for a variety of clients. 
  • Support the preparation of VAT and MTD returns and management accounts. 
  • Help prepare year-end accounts and working papers. 
  • Assist with payroll processing and payroll journals. 
  • Respond to client queries by email and telephone in a professional manner. 
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with firm procedures. 
  • Support senior accountants with ad-hoc assignments and client projects. 

Where you'll work

19-21 PARLIAMENT SQUARE
HERTFORD
SG14 1EX

Training

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

Training provider

HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Record transactional data.
  • Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues, such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
  • Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
  • Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
  • Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience, and different media methods, with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
  • Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
  • Record transactional data.
  • Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues, such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
  • Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
  • Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
  • Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience, and different media methods, with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
  • Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Training schedule

Working towards completing Level 2 Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. Work based learning with attendance at Hertford Regional College one day per week to achieve the Level 2 AAT Diploma.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4-9)
  • Maths (grade 4-9)

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
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Willing to learn
  • Professional attitude

Other requirements

Long periods on the computer.

About this employer

At Tax Assist Accountants Hertford our mission is to support business growth and financial success. Our expert team is committed to providing bespoke, jargon free, professional advice to help fulfil  ambitions.

We take pride in being different from other accountants by providing a local and personal service, where clients can easily come and meet with us at their convenience. Our friendly team are here to provide expert advice tailored to the situation.

https://www.taxassist.co.uk/accountants/hertford (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

There will be opportunities for progression and a permanent position subject to performance.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE

The Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeship@hrc.ac.uk

01992411572

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000063477.

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Closes on Friday 18 December 2026