Accounts Trainee; ACA

Position: Accounts Trainee (ACA September 2026

Accounts Trainee (ACA) – High Wycombe – September 2026

Location:

Saffery, High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

About The Programme

Our training contract takes 4 years to complete with full support and access to first‑class tuition centres. If you are AAT Level 4 qualified you may receive exemptions; otherwise all trainees complete the full ACA qualification. Studying alongside a cohort gives you the best chance of exam success.

Key Dates To Apply

• 19 December 2025 – 11 January 2026 – Application period
• 12 January 2026 – 29 January 2026 – Psychometric testing (paused during the application period)
• Mid‑January 2026 – Invitation for face‑to‑face interviews

Responsibilities

• Preparing management accounts, including reconciling all key account balances and tailoring the presentation specific to each client
• Assisting and advising clients on issues in their accounting systems, including software migration
• Agreeing and executing payment runs on clients’ behalf using a variety of online banking platforms
• Preparing VAT and Intrastat returns
• Preparation of year‑end financial statements
• Carrying out and reviewing ad hoc tasks such as cash flows, budgets and information for third parties
• Maintaining relationships with clients and taking ownership of projects and tasks as appropriate
• Processing work on Xero and other accounting software

What You'll Need

• A minimum of 120 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels (or equivalent), excluding General Studies and AS Levels.
• A minimum of grade A or B in GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent).

We welcome applications from candidates who are AAT qualified. If you have over 12 months of relevant experience within a training contract at another firm, we recommend exploring part‑qualified opportunities on our Experienced Hire vacancy page.

Financial support & flexibility

• Competitive salary & paid overtime or time off in lieu
• Profit‑sharing scheme (approx. £1,000 per year)
• Generous annual leave & flexible work arrangements
• Contributory pension plan (5% salary match)

Work life balance & wellbeing

• Buddy scheme and/or line manager support
• Agile working policy (up to three days working from home, up to four days in the office during the first few months)
• Health assessments, GP access, & cancer screenings
• Access to mental health & wellbeing resources

Personal development and belonging

• Mentorship & career progression opportunities
• Participation in our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) programme
• Volunteer to join one of our People networks (e.g., Accessibility, Cultural Heritage, Faith, LGBTQ+, Social Mobility, Women)

Who We Are

Saffery is a partner‑led and people‑focused firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers. Since 1855 we have built long‑term relationships with diverse, high‑profile clients across specialised sectors, and as a proud member of Nexia we have access to local insight on a global scale.

Ready to start your journey?

Explore Life at Saffery and apply today. If you have any extenuating circumstances that may have impacted your academic performance, please reach out before you submit an application: E If you require reasonable adjustments, let us know via the application form. Reimbursement for travel expenses will be provided for in‑person interviews.

Job Details

• Seniority level:
  Internship
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industry: Accounting

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