Apprentice Accountant
| Posting date: | 19 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,000 to £24,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 December 2025 |
| Location: | Harpenden, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Harpenden Building Society |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | Fin167 |
Summary
Kickstart your career in finance with professional qualification support
Are you looking to begin your career in accountancy and business? Harpenden Building Society is seeking a motivated and ambitious individual to join our Finance Department as an Assistant Financial Accountant (Apprenticeship). This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop core accounting skills, and build a strong foundation for your future professional success. We will fully support your journey towards recognised professional qualifications.
About the Role
As an Apprentice Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting our finance team with day-to-day financial processes and administrative tasks.
This role offers you the chance to:
• Process purchase invoices and maintain accurate records using our finance systems
• Assist with sales invoicing and credit control processes
• Support the reconciliation of bank statements and petty cash
• Help prepare financial documents, spreadsheets, and reports
• Provide support with month-end and year-end finance tasks
• Carry out general administration to ensure the smooth running of the finance function
What We Are Looking For
• A minimum of three A’ levels or equivalent, with at least one being maths or a science. These should ideally be grade B or above
• A keen interest in finance, numbers, and business
• An appetite to study and qualify
• Excellent interpersonal skills to thrive in a busy, fast-paced team environment
• Exceptional organisational skills and a detail-oriented approach
• High standard of written and spoken English
• Confident and strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise directly with colleagues and suppliers
• IT savvy, ideally with Microsoft 365 experience, or the ability to learn quickly on the job
• A proactive approach and the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
Why Join Harpenden Building Society?
• Support for professional accountancy qualifications
• A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• A chance to make a real difference within a core business area
If you’re ready to take your first step towards a rewarding career in accountancy with a progressive, values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you!
Harpenden Building Society is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds - we know it makes us stronger. If you would like us to make any adjustments to our standard recruitment process, please let us know.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role to recruitment@harpendenbs.co.uk. Applications close on or before 7/12/2025
Are you looking to begin your career in accountancy and business? Harpenden Building Society is seeking a motivated and ambitious individual to join our Finance Department as an Assistant Financial Accountant (Apprenticeship). This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop core accounting skills, and build a strong foundation for your future professional success. We will fully support your journey towards recognised professional qualifications.
About the Role
As an Apprentice Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting our finance team with day-to-day financial processes and administrative tasks.
This role offers you the chance to:
• Process purchase invoices and maintain accurate records using our finance systems
• Assist with sales invoicing and credit control processes
• Support the reconciliation of bank statements and petty cash
• Help prepare financial documents, spreadsheets, and reports
• Provide support with month-end and year-end finance tasks
• Carry out general administration to ensure the smooth running of the finance function
What We Are Looking For
• A minimum of three A’ levels or equivalent, with at least one being maths or a science. These should ideally be grade B or above
• A keen interest in finance, numbers, and business
• An appetite to study and qualify
• Excellent interpersonal skills to thrive in a busy, fast-paced team environment
• Exceptional organisational skills and a detail-oriented approach
• High standard of written and spoken English
• Confident and strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise directly with colleagues and suppliers
• IT savvy, ideally with Microsoft 365 experience, or the ability to learn quickly on the job
• A proactive approach and the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
Why Join Harpenden Building Society?
• Support for professional accountancy qualifications
• A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• A chance to make a real difference within a core business area
If you’re ready to take your first step towards a rewarding career in accountancy with a progressive, values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you!
Harpenden Building Society is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds - we know it makes us stronger. If you would like us to make any adjustments to our standard recruitment process, please let us know.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role to recruitment@harpendenbs.co.uk. Applications close on or before 7/12/2025