Trainee/Apprenticeship Accountant - Graduate Roles
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Position Overview & Specifications
Have you considered a career in accountancy? Are you looking for a full-time position which offers you a rewarding and challenging opportunity that will launch your career? We are looking to recruit self-motivated trainees.
Hardcastle Burton LLP is a Chartered Accountancy firm based in Royston, Hertfordshire. We have a wide range of clients from engineering, construction, agricultural, medical professionals, and scientific research. Our client base includes businesses from South Essex to North Cambridgeshire. Our portfolio includes clients across the spectrum from small medium enterprises (SME’s) to multi-million pound turnovers, charities, pension schemes and LLPs.
We are now accepting applications for our ACA and ACCA 2023 trainee programme (full time positions) which commence in September 2023. By joining us as an apprentice Trainee Accountant you will be able to study for your professional qualifications while also gaining vital hands-on, task-focused work experience in our busy, growing, multi-disciplinary practice.
We are looking for graduate applicants for our ACA or ACCA level 7 Apprenticeship programme. This course is around 36 months. You will be predicted a minimum 2:1 degree, 3 A Levels at least grade BBC and at least GCSEs Maths and English Language at grade C/4 or equivalent qualifications.
Key skills required:
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Self-motivated, hardworking, flexible and reliable
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Enthusiastic and driven to complete professional development
· Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
· Ambitious
The firm will pay for all your tuition fees and institute fees, this includes day release for college days. We offer training and mentoring support to help you develop your knowledge within the practice and at college.
We offer a competitive salary, training contract and 23 days holiday. Working within a smaller practice gives you exposure to a wide range of businesses and exposure to all aspects of accountancy.
If you are interested in joining our team and being paid to earn a qualification in accountancy, please submit your CV ensuring you enclose full details of academic qualifications (including predicted results where applicable).
The deadline for applications is 31 May 2023. However, interviews are ongoing so we may close this role earlier if all roles are filled so please apply asap.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 31/05/2023
Expected start date: 04/09/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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