Graduate Accounts Trainee; ACA

About The Programme

The training contract takes three years to complete with full support and access to first‑class tuition centres. If you are AAT Level 4 qualified you may qualify for exemptions; otherwise you will complete the full ACA. Studying alongside a cohort maximises exam success.

The role involves a client‑facing, fast‑paced environment with advisory duties and occasional high‑profile clients. Work ranges from typical year‑end compliance to ad‑hoc advisory and project work.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing management accounts, reconciling key account balances, tailoring presentation for each client
• Assisting and advising clients on accounting systems issues, including software migration
• Agreeing and executing payment runs via online banking platforms
• Preparing VAT and Intrastat returns
• Preparing year‑end financial statements
• Carrying out and reviewing ad‑hoc tasks such as cash flows, budgets, and information for third parties
• Maintaining client relationships and owning projects and tasks as appropriate
• Processing work on Xero and other accounting software

• 2:1 undergraduate degree (expected or obtained) in any discipline
• Minimum of 120 UCAS points from top 3 A Levels (or equivalent) excluding General Studies and AS Levels
• Minimum of 6 (or B) in GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent)
• AAT qualification is welcomed but not required

• Competitive salary and profit‑sharing scheme (~£1,000 per year)
• Generous annual leave, flexible work arrangements, contributory pension plan (5% salary match)
• Buddy scheme and line‑manager support; agile working policy up to three days working from home (first months up to four days in office)
• Health assessments, GP access, cancer screenings; access to mental‑health and wellbeing resources
• Mentorship, career progression opportunities, participation in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion programme
• Volunteer opportunities in People networks (Accessibility, Cultural Heritage, Faith, LGBTQ+, Social Mobility, Women)