Trainee Accountant - ACA & ACA​/CTA

School Leaver Trainee Accountant - ACA & ACA/CTA - September 2026 Start

Join Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants as a School Leaver Trainee Accountant. This apprenticeship programme will provide you with Level 7 Accountancy / Taxation Professional Apprenticeship training, culminating in a globally recognisable ACA or ACA/CTA qualification.

Bishop Fleming is a dynamic audit, accounting, tax and advisory business that values its people. As a partner of ICAEW, we offer excellent support throughout the apprenticeship, and our culture is recognised as Great Place to Work‑Certified™ and a Best Workplace™ for Women.

• Tailored Training – A structured Level 7 apprenticeship with ongoing development.
• ICAeW partnership – Dedicated guidance and support.
• Global qualification – Achieve ACA or ACA/CTA.
• Hands‑on learning – Work with Audit, Accounting or Tax teams from day one.
• Diverse client base – Exposure to sectors across the economy.

You will choose between the Fast‑Grown Audit department (hands‑on experience from day one) or the Launchpad Scheme (rotations across Accountancy, Audit and Tax) before settling into a department. Responsibility and level of work will increase as experience grows.

• 3 A Levels (or equivalent) with a minimum of BBC/112 (280) UCAS points.
• 9 GCSEs 9–5 (A*–C) with at least Grade 6 (B) in Maths and English.

Submit your CV through our careers site, detailing all qualifications, subjects and grades, and state your preferred office location. Applications should be original; we do not condone copying AI‑generated responses.

Applicants must live within commuting distance of the chosen office; relocation support is not provided. We welcome flexible working arrangements and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Background checks will be conducted for successful candidates.

Apply now.