Summary
Have you considered a career in accountancy? Are you looking for a full-time position which offers you 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
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, between 9.00am to 5.00pm.
36 hours 15 minutes a week
Start date
Tuesday 1 September 2026
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
- 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 HOUSEMARKET HILLROYSTONHERTSSG8 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
What you’ll learn
- Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
- Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
- Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
- Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
- Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
- Investigate, resolve or elevate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
- Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
- Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
- Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Training schedule
- Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- 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
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
- 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 VAC2000017131.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 30 July 2026
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