Professional Accounting Apprentice in Watford

SummaryThe role will provide the opportunity for someone who has a genuine interest in accountancy to start their career. It will enable you to develop your accountancy and taxation knowledge and experience working within an accountancy practice.

Wage£22,000 a year

Training courseProfessional accounting technician (level 4)

HoursMonday – Friday 9 am -5 pm. 35 hours a week

Start dateWednesday 25 February 2026

Duration1 year 6 months

Positions available1

WorkMost of your apprenticeship is spent working. You\’ll learn on the job by getting hands‐on experience.

What you\’ll do at work

Bookkeeping – Prepare VAT returns with training

Prepare small sets of accounts and non‐trading accounts using firm\’s accounts plan

Excel Analysis – Prepare simple corporation tax computations with training

Small sets of management accounts with training

Answering the phone and emails

Monitoring and maintaining deadlines

Chasing information from clients

General administrative tasks (eg post, filing, scanning, uploading accounts, maintaining deadlines, internet research)

Desired skills and personal qualities

Confident and professional communicator, particularly on the telephone

Good work ethic and understanding of appropriateness in the workplace

Good written and verbal communication

Ability to listen and understand the client\’s needs

Good attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure, multitask and cope with changing priorities

Friendly and a team player

Able to multi‐task

Where you\’ll workSaxon House6A St Andrew StreetHertfordSG14 1JA

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

Training providerSOLVEWAY LIMITED

Training scheduleTraining will be one day a week and we provide flexible options of classroom training in our offices in Hertfordshire, as well as LIVE online learning options. We provide full support with a work coach to ensure you have a positive and successful experience on the apprenticeship programme.

RequirementsEssential qualifications

GCSE in English (grade 4)

GCSE in maths (grade 4)

Other

AAT L3 (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

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

About this employerAt DSA Bookkeeping, we firmly believe that accurate books and records are the foundation of your business. DSA take care of all your financial administration, allowing you the time to focus on the other important aspects of your business. http://www.dsabookkeeping.co.uk

After this apprenticeshipWe look to support staff internally and will review once the apprenticeship qualification is gained to retain employment within the company, and progress further in accountancy.

Ask a questionThe contact for this apprenticeship is:SOLVEWAY LIMITED

Reference codeVAC2000007534

Apply nowCloses on Tuesday 24 February 2026

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

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