Key Takeaways
- Start your career in Accounts and study towards the ACA qualification.
- Bournemouth location.
- Applications close Sunday 22 November 2026.
- Requires a 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline and minimum UCAS points and GCSE/National 5 Maths and English.
About the Role
Our training contract takes three years to complete with full support and access to first-class tuition centres. You’ll follow a structured development programme combining professional study with on-the-job learning. As your knowledge and confidence develop, you’ll take on more complex work, contribute to projects and build your expertise as a trusted advisor.
If you’re AAT Level 4 qualified, you will be eligible for exemptions, otherwise we ask for all trainees to complete the full ACA syllabus. We believe that studying alongside a cohort gives you the best chance of exam success.
What You'll Do
- Assist with preparing financial statements, management accounts and related analysis
- Work with client financial data using a range of accounting systems and tools
- Assist with resolving day-to-day accounting queries as you gain experience, building confidence over time
- Prepare accurate, high-quality work for review by senior team members
What You'll Learn
- Core accounting principles, financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements
- How businesses operate and how financial information supports decision-making
- How to interpret financial data and communicate insights
- The practical application of your professional qualification studies in real-world scenarios
We’ll support you every step of the way through mentorship, structured training, and our off-site trainee programmes as well as regular social events to build friendships with colleagues.
What You'll Need
- 2:1 undergraduate degree (expected or obtained) in any discipline
- A minimum of 120 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels or Highers (or equivalent), excluding General Studies and AS Levels
- A minimum of 6 (or B) in GCSE or National 5 Maths and English Language (or equivalent)
We welcome applications from candidates who are AAT qualified. If you have completed AAT studies (up to Level 4) in place of A Levels or Highers, please detail this under the A Level, Scottish Highers (or equivalent) qualifications section on your application form.
What We'll Offer You
Financial support & flexibility
- Competitive salary
- Profit-sharing scheme (approx. £1,000 per year)
- Generous annual leave & flexible work arrangements
- Contributory pension plan (5% salary match)
Work life balance & wellbeing
- Buddy scheme and/or line manager support
- Agile working policy (up to three days working from home, however in your first few months we do encourage up to 4 days in the office to reap the benefits of training around your managers and colleagues)
- Health assessments, GP access, & cancer screenings
- Access to mental health & wellbeing resources
Personal development and belonging
- Mentorship & career progression opportunities
- Participation in our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) programme
- Volunteer to join one of our People networks, including Accessibility, Cultural Heritage, Faith, LGBTQ+, Social Mobility and Gender Equality