TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Study towards the ACCA qualification while working as a trainee accountant.
- Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of FCA-regulated financial services clients.
- Requires a 2.1 degree and 144 UCAS Tariff points (or equivalent) from 3 A-levels (Maths, Economics or Computer Science preferred).
- The role is based in London and is for graduates seeking accelerated career progression.
About the Role
This role involves providing accounting services to clients within the Business Services team and studying towards the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification. You will gain specialist financial sector knowledge and exposure to a diverse portfolio of FCA-regulated businesses.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Act as a trainee accountant in the Business Services team, working with a wide range of profit-making organisations.
- Conduct all accounting work in compliance with the firm’s and statutory procedures.
- Prepare accounts, including consolidated accounts, from both manual and computerised accounting records.
- Provide general accounting services and assistance to clients in the preparation of accounts, for example preparing working papers.
- Recommend improvements to clients’ accounting systems and controls and assist clients whenever needed.
- Keep Seniors, Managers and Partners informed of the progress on the team’s jobs.
- Budget for your time and keep costs within budget wherever possible.
- Provide technical support to the team and its clients in investigating defined issues as well as liaison with Seniors and Managers of the team.
- Assist in the administration of the Business Services team as requested and when time allows.
- Be proactive and take responsibility for becoming fully familiar and confident with all the firm’s IT policies and procedures, ensuring full compliance and helping to promote these policies within the firm.
- Carry out other such duties as may from time to time be required.
- Take an interest in the affairs of, and get to know, the clients so that you are aware of current work being dealt with by the Partners, Directors and Managers.
- Consult with staff and clients (as required) and aim to further good relations and always promote the firm’s image and services.
- Work as part of a team, assisting Partners, Directors and Managers and other members of the team.
What’s In It For You
- A closely supported and structured programme of tuition provided by a top firm of external tutors.
- Internal support from a manager who will act as your mentor, partners, senior staff and a dedicated Learning & Development team.
- Incremental salary increases as you hit various milestones in your qualification.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualifications:
- 2.1 degree
- 144 UCAS Tariff points (or equivalent) from 3 A-levels, including Maths, Economics or Computer Science
- Level 7 (A grade using the old system), or equivalent in GCSE English Language and Maths.
- Skills:
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Right to Work:
- The right to work in the UK without restrictions for the duration of the training contract.
Please note we do not accept General Studies or applications from part-qualified applicants.
What You’ll Bring
- Excellent people skills and the ability to communicate professionally with colleagues and clients.
- Strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise and a willingness to take initiative.
- A problem‑solving mindset and eagerness to learn.
- Sound ethical judgement and professionalism.