Graduate and School Leave Programme - Attleborough

Graduate and School Leaver Programme - Attleborough

M+A Partners is a forward-looking firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax Specialists and Business Advisers. Our Vision is to be the firm of choice, through our team fulfilling their potential and delivering exceptional client service.

Are you motivated and ambitious? Looking for a career in accounts and tax? Want to work alongside experienced professionals? Searching for a reputable firm with opportunities for progression? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our 2026 trainee cohort (starting in September 2026 or sooner), where you will be part of our Attleborough team.

Our Trainee Programmes enable you to gain business skills from on-the-job learning (the “practical forward-thinking” part) and complete more formal training, studying towards your chosen professional qualification (the “expertise” part).

• Assist in the preparation of accounts and tax returns sole traders, partnerships and companies;
• Assist with the preparation of VAT returns;
• Learn and use various internal accounting software packages and support clients’ accounting systems;
• Liaise with HMRC and other professionals regarding client queries and affairs;
• Support with and complete other compliance services such as the preparation of P11ds;
• Provide support to managers and portfolio holders;
• Gain experience in the different aspects of accounts and tax, with a variety of clients and develop an understanding of the different services offered by the firm;
• Learn about and adhere to professional standards and ethical procedures;
• Ensure timely completion of tasks while managing the commercial impact on productivity, recoverability, fee income, and client service;
• Complete a professional qualification (AAT, and/or ACCA/ACA);
• Demonstrate and contribute to the Vision and Values of M+A Partners; and
• Any other tasks required, including various administrative duties such as dealing with the reception desk as clients enter the office.

• Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn;
• Motivated and ambitious;
• Strong time management abilities;
• Proactive and able to work as part of a team; and
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have at least 3 A*-C A Level grade pass results, or equivalent (Maths-based subject is advantageous, but not a requirement); and
• Have at least 5 GCSE grades 9 – 4 or A*
  - C. Have a 4 / C grade or above for English and Maths at GCSE.

• Graduate applicants must meet all of the above criteria, plus at least a 2:2 degree or predicted degree (Finance-based degree is advantageous, but not a requirement).
• Opportunity for progression within the firm.

Apply using the form below, or send your CV and covering letter as soon as possible to the People & Culture team at