Trainee Accountant

Myers Clark – Trainee Recruitment Information

Trainee programme to start in January 2027.

• Graduate Route – Graduates join us having completed an academic degree at a UK university.
  • Maths & English GCSE grade A*–C.
  • UK university degree at 2:1 or above. An accounting or finance‑related degree is helpful but not essential
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  • We welcome degrees that demonstrate analytical thinking, strong written communication, reasoned arguments and academic robustness.
• 18+ School Leaver Route – Minimum entry requirements are:
  • Maths & English GCSE grade A*–C.
  • 3 A‑Levels grade A*–C and/or BTEC National Diploma in Business at grade DD.

Myers Clark is a long‑established, three‑director accountancy firm based in Croxley Business Park, employing around 40 staff. We pride ourselves on offering a supportive, friendly and professional environment where trainees can build strong technical foundations and grow with confidence.

• Get off the fence – Influence goals and ambitions, make a recommendation and help make decisions, innovate and solve problems, be honest - don’t just say what people want to hear.
• Achieve high standards – Hold yourself to account, take pride in what you do, learn from your mistakes, don’t settle for good - strive to be your best.
• Enjoy your work – Be respectful and expect the same, promote a happy environment and be positive, find a healthy balance, don’t blame yourself or anyone else – just put it right.
• Grow, support and challenge – Be prepared to adapt and change, influence key decisions and hold to account, develop ourselves and others – share what you learn, don’t just do what you’ve always done.

We have two departments:

• Assurance & Advisory Department – works with owner‑managed companies, property management companies, charities & not‑for‑profit organisations, pension funds and clubs. Services include audits, independent examinations, statutory accounts, corporation tax, management accounts, bookkeeping, VAT and payroll. Also consultancy, cloud accounting and corporate finance support. Trainees are assigned to a team from day one but may work across teams to gain broad experience.
• Private Client Department – supporting individuals, directors and partnerships with tax compliance and planning.

Both departments collaborate closely.

• ~340 companies across varied sectors
• ~50 charities of differing sizes and causes
• ~700 property management & service charge clients
• Local clubs and pension funds
• Most clients are within 30 miles, supporting good work‑life balance and structured study.

Myers Clark is a registered ICAEW training office. Trainees work toward the ICAEW ACA qualification – now updated to the new Next Generation ACA syllabus. The ACA remains one of the most advanced business, finance and accountancy qualifications. The new syllabus emphasises three core themes:
Sustainability, Technology and Ethics.

The syllabus will be fully phased in between 2025–2027, beginning with Certificate Level in September 2025, Professional Level from March 2026, and Advanced Level from July 2027.

• All study courses & materials, block‑release study leave, exam days & fees, and travel costs to/from college and exams are funded by the firm.
• Students must commit to 15–20 hours of weekly study outside work.

• Six core exam modules, with new modules:
• Sustainability & Ethics – replaces Ethics programme and Business Technology & Finance.
• Business Insight & Performance – replaces Management Information and incorporates elements of BTF.
• Other modules renamed or updated:
  Accounting Fundamentals, Assurance & Risk Fundamentals, Business Law, Tax Fundamentals.
• Certificate Level continues as ICAEW CFAB qualification.

• Introduction of Fundamental Case Study (replacing Business Planning: Taxation options).
• Modules streamlined, modernised and aligned with Specialised Learning and Development.

• Reduction from three exams to two.
• Introduction of enhanced case study‑based assessment.

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