Job Description
In a nutshell Join our ACA trainee programme and launch your career as a Chartered Accountant. This full-time, permanent role includes three years of structured training and qualification support, giving you hands on experience, a competitive salary, and a clear path to long term career progression. We offer the job security of a permanent role from day one, cover your training costs, and support you every step of the way. As a certified Great Place to Work, we're proud of our friendly and supportive culture, where colleagues work collaboratively and with integrity and honesty. We also recognise the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance while developing a successful professional career. What you'll be doing As a trainee accountant within our Professional Practices team, you'll support law firms and other professional clients with the financial information and advice they need to manage their businesses effectively. You'll gain broad experience across accounting, tax (partnership, company and personal), audit (statutory and client money audits), and preparing analysis, forecasts and projections. Our team has extensive expertise in the legal sector, and for law firm clients we produce detailed discussion documents explaining the accounts, benchmarking analysis, advising on capital funding and providing tax analysis. We have a strong national reputation in this area of work with clients across the country. You will: Develop technical, commercial and interpersonal skills Help clients prepare year-end accounts, accounts discussion documents, management accounts, forecasts and projections Get involved with company and business taxation, company secretarial matters and VAT returns Gain a breadth of commercial, tax and general accountancy experience Be part of a high-performing team where teamwork, communication and collaboration are valued Develop strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills through exposure to a wide variety of client challenges As you progress, you'll take on more responsibility and have opportunities to make a real impact. About you You'll enjoy this job if you like: Taking initiative and achieving goals Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing Building strong relationships and working collaboratively as part of a team Working with numbers, solving problems and applying critical thinking Being analytical, methodical and demonstrating strong attention to detail Working with integrity and honesty and taking pride in producing high-quality work Studying alongside working is demanding, but you’ll be supported as you balance your role with regular independent study and revision for your professional exams. It typically takes around three years to qualify as a chartered accountant. The following one to two years are important for consolidating your knowledge, leading more complex projects and preparing for career progression into manager roles and beyond Your development Alongside your ACA qualification, you’ll receive training to help you develop the skills, behaviours and confidence needed to become a successful accountant. You'll be supported every step of the way: A buddy before you start, to help you settle in A line manager and student counsellor who will help you stay on track with your professional qualification and career goals Ongoing learning and development opportunities beyond qualifications, helping you progress into manager roles and beyond The opportunity to build the communication, teamwork, problem-solving and leadership skills needed for a successful long-term career What we're looking for Bright, motivated graduates who want to build a meaningful career in accountancy. This programme offers structured development, early responsibility, long-term job security, and genuine opportunities for career progression within a supportive and friendly working environment. Entry requirements: On track for, or have achieved, a 2.2 degree or above in any discipline Minimum of 112 UCAS points (obtained from three A Levels or equivalent excluding general studies and EPQ) GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above Willingness to travel to client sites and other offices as required Salary The salary for this role is £27,000 per annum. As your experience, responsibilities and qualifications develop, there will be opportunities for salary progression throughout your career with the firm. In addition to a competitive salary, we’ll fully fund your professional qualifications and provide study support throughout your training. You’ll also have opportunities to accrue Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) and paid overtime, recognising the additional commitment in busy times and supporting a healthy work-life balance. Recruitment Process Our selection process is designed to give you the opportunity to showcase your potential and demonstrate the skills that are important for success in this role, including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking and attention to de