ACCA Pathway Trainee – School Leaver (Edinburgh)

Saffery Champness; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Saffery Champness invites applications for a School Leaver Accounts Trainee (ACCA) in Edinburgh, starting September 2027. The programme combines professional study with on-the-job learning, including a Kaplan-led six-week business simulation to develop teamwork, leadership and decision-making.

We welcome school leavers or career changers with no required prior experience. Exemptions may apply for AAT Level 4; full support and tuition access are provided as you work toward ACCA qualifications.

Qualifications

• 120 UCAS points from top 3 A Levels or Highers (or equivalent).
• GCSE Maths and English at grade 6/B or above (or equivalent).
• AAT qualifications accepted; if completed up to Level 4 detail this under the qualifications section on your application.
• A minimum of 12 months relevant experience is not required for school leaver roles, as stated in the programme overview.

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

Skills

Teamwork

Decision‑making

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

UCAS points 120

GCSE Maths & English 6/B

AAT qualification

A Level/Highers equivalent

Job description

Saffery Champness invites applications for a School Leaver Accounts Trainee (ACCA) in Edinburgh, starting September 2027. The programme combines professional study with on-the-job learning, including a Kaplan-led six-week business simulation to develop teamwork, leadership and decision-making.

We welcome school leavers or career changers with no required prior experience. Exemptions may apply for AAT Level 4; full support and tuition access are provided as you work toward ACCA qualifications.