ACA Graduate Programme

Become a Chartered Accountant – March 2026 Start Date – Apply Now!

Founded in 1888, Dixon Wilson is one of the leading UK Chartered accountancy firms based in the City of London with 15 Partners and approximately 190 employees in total, including approximately 70 students in training. We specialise in providing accountancy, audit and tax advice and strategic planning to private clients, companies, entrepreneurs and their businesses.

A 3 year ACA training contract, with an interesting mix of accountancy, taxation and audit assignments In-house training designed to help students on a wider range of soft skills and management topics The opportunity to work with a variety of managers and partners A mix of private client and corporate work Involvement in assignments from start to finish Responsibility at an early stage Excellent career prospects – most of our qualified staff trained with the firm and over 90% of the present Partners trained with Dixon Wilson.

As a trainee you will receive excellent training and support. This includes:
Comprehensive induction programme that covers ways of working at Dixon Wilson and technical skills You will be assigned a buddy who will help you settle into life at the firm. A Dixon Wilson dedicated Training Advisor who oversees your training at Dixon Wilson Support from our external tutors who provide training designed to enable our trainees to pass the ACA examinations on the first attempt.

Informal support from trainees at various levels of the ACA qualification. The size and nature of our firm can ensure that throughout your training contract you will be given every possible opportunity to succeed. You can expect challenging and exciting project work from day one and an increase in your responsibilities as your training progresses.
We offer a welcoming and friendly working environment. Our dedicated Social Committee regularly plan a diverse range of activities through the year for all staff to enjoy.

Candidates with an achieved 2.1 or higher and 120 UCAS points minimum (300 points under the old UCAS system)

Good numeracy skills

A genuine interest in pursuing a career in Accountancy

The ability to balance the demands of work and study

Strong written and oral communication skills

Team player attitude

Aside from our minimum academic requirements and online assessment results, you must be committed to succeed in your examinations. We look for candidates who want to learn, are curious and enjoy problem solving; are adaptable when exposed to new situations and scenarios; enjoy working with others, and have the aptitude to deliver a first-class professional service to our clients.

If you believe that you have the appropriate qualities, commitment and ambition, we would like to hear from you, please apply now for a mid-March 2026 start date.