Accounts Entry Level Apprenticeship - August 2025

Accounts Entry Level Apprenticeship - August 2025

Heathrow (Staines-Upon-Thames), Leatherhead, Woking

Ref 18875 Service Line Accounts Location Heathrow (Staines-Upon-Thames), Leatherhead, Woking Employment type Full-time Description

Menzies is an equal opportunities employer which means that we recruit, employ, train, pay, and promote regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We are building a first-class team and, to do so, we know that we need a diverse mix of talented people doing their best work.

Join Menzies LLP on our AAT Level 3 – 4 combined Apprenticeship programme and embark on an exciting career journey in accountancy and financial services. We’ll invest in you to develop the knowledge, skills and experience you need to build an exciting career full of diverse opportunities and unique experiences. You’ll enjoy a fast-tracked career development plan that recognises your potential and rewards your ambition.

About us

Menzies LLP is on a mission to be recognised as the leading firm of advisers and accountants to individuals and businesses. Inspiring people through BRIGHTER THINKING is how we sum up the difference we make to our clients. It’s our finance and accounting expertise, combined with strategic commercial thinking with our values as the bedrock of our success. At Menzies LLP we strive to Inspire, Innovate, Collaborate and Empathise. We are proud of having been recognised as one of the best Graduate & Apprenticeship Employers for the past 5 years by JobCrowd.com .

The AAT Programme

When you join, you’ll start working towards the AAT qualification. As an AAT Apprentice, you\'ll get involved with client work as part of a supportive and inclusive team. Our apprentices have the opportunity to work with a diverse clientele representing various industry sectors, giving you a well-rounded experience. We prioritise your growth and development by providing you with a mentor and training manager throughout the programme.

You will be based in our Accounts service linewhere you\'ll gain valuable commercial insights into how organisations operate and the challenges they face. Your responsibilities will grow as you progress through the programme. Your career with Menzies doesn\'t just stop once you complete your AAT qualification, you can be given the opportunity to progress onto further studies, such as the 3-year ACA qualification.

What does an Accounts & Advisory team do?

Our Accounts team plays a vital role in assisting our clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

Whether it be advising on technical elements of accounting standards, ensuring that our clients have the right information to hand to make well informed decisions, or assisting to prepare financial accounts, our Accounts team spends a large proportion of their time supporting clients to meet their technical and compliance needs.

Using this technical understanding, our Accounts team get to understand our client’s businesses and the individuals behind them. They offer strong strategic advice to ensure that our clients grow and develop their business in a way that aligns with their strategic goals.

What do we look for?

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who enjoy a challenge and we welcome applicants with a minimum of 2 x A levels (A-C) and one other A level or equivalent 5 GCSEs grades A*- C or 9-4 (Maths and English Language preferred) or equivalent. Accounts is a technically demanding discipline, so it’s important that students can grasp new subjects quickly. You don’t have to be a maths genius but it’s important you are confident with numbers and have good attention to detail. You’ll often need to explain complex financial information, so you’ll also need excellent written and verbal communication skills.

If that sounds like you then you could be a great fit at Menzies.

What can we offer?

  • Agile working policy.
  • Dress for your day policy.
  • 23.5 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave.
  • Paid study leave.
  • Structured career development plans.

Explore our comprehensive employee benefits package here: Menzies Employee Benefits

At Menzies LLP, we believe in empowering individuals from all backgrounds to thrive in their careers. If you\'re ready to launch your career in Accounts & Advisory and be part of a diverse and inclusive team, apply now for our next intake. Help us shape a brighter future for accounting.

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