Accounts Advisory Trainee

Accounts Advisory Trainee

Department: Accounts Advisory

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Are you ready to shape your future in accountancy and business advisory?

Is university not for you? Are you an enthusiastic A Level student looking to join an accounting firm where you can enjoy a rewarding and progressive career? The Dains Group could offer you a range of opportunities.

Dains are hiring for an Accounts Advisory Trainee to join our Stoke office where you will have the opportunity to grow your career in auditing alongside become a qualified ACCA chartered accountant.

Our team works closely with clients from startups to established companies providing tailored advice on everything from financial reporting and compliance to digital transformation and cloud accounting.

As a school leaver, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in preparing accounts, understanding business performance, and supporting clients with strategic decisions. You’ll be supported by experts who are passionate about helping you develop your skills and achieve your professional qualifications, all while contributing to real world business solutions.

As an Accounts Advisory Trainee, you’ll begin your journey towards becoming an ACCA qualified Chartered Accountant by studying the AAT qualification which will provide you with a strong foundation in finance, accounting, and business.

• Minimum Grade 6 in Maths and English at GCSE level or equivalent.
• A minimum of 112 UCAS points or equivalent (Excluding General Studies).
• Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship.

• A structured training programme leading to Chartered Accountant status. (ATT-ACCA)
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
• Smart, flexible and hybrid working options.
• Paid professional subscriptions.
• Regular personal/professional development reviews.
• Paid volunteering days
• Regular social events and a supportive, people-focused culture.
• Early Careers ‘Kickstart’ payment.
• Enrolment into the Dains Academy and access to the Dains Learning platform