ACA Trainee Accountant - School Leaver Program

Saffery Champness; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing scheme (~£1,000/year)

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension plan

Job summary

Saffery Champness invites school leavers to join the Bournemouth team as an Accounts Trainee (ACA) starting September 2027. The programme runs four years, combining professional study with on-the-job training, with Kaplan co-delivery and exemptions for AAT4 where eligible.

No prior accounting experience required; a supportive, collaborative culture awaits. You’ll gain exposure to financial statements, client data handling, and progressive responsibility as you train toward your ACA

Qualifications

• Requires 120 UCAS points (top 3 A Levels/Highers) with no prior work experience required.
• GCSE Maths and English Language at grade B/6 or above.
• AAT Level 4 qualification or ACA syllabus with exemptions eligibility.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

120 UCAS points (top 3 A-Levels/Highers)

GCSE Maths and English (minimum B/6)

AAT Level 4 or ACA syllabus

Job description

Saffery Champness invites school leavers to join the Bournemouth team as an Accounts Trainee (ACA) starting September 2027. The programme runs four years, combining professional study with on-the-job training, with Kaplan co-delivery and exemptions for AAT4 where eligible.

No prior accounting experience required; a supportive, collaborative culture awaits. You’ll gain exposure to financial statements, client data handling, and progressive responsibility as you train toward your ACA