Accountancy - Apprentice /Trainee

Affinia Ltd.; Foots Cray; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy firm in Foots Cray is seeking AAT and ICAEW/ACCA trainees to join their team starting in early 2026. Candidates require relevant A level qualifications or a degree in a Maths/Science subject. The firm offers a robust study support package, a flexible working environment, and a commitment to professional development. The role requires excellent communication skills, teamwork, and a passion for learning. A fantastic opportunity to embark on a rewarding accounting career awaits.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Ability to purchase additional leave

Auto enrolment Pension Scheme

Full study support including tuition fees

Agile/Hybrid Working Policy

Professional membership support

Qualifications

• Applicants must be non-graduates with specified A level qualifications or vocational equivalents.
• Graduates for ICAEW must have a minimum 2:1 degree.
• Holding a Maths A level or equivalent is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping and advanced accounting topics during the apprenticeship.
• Assist in achieving a qualification as a chartered accountant through the apprenticeship.
• Engage in role responsibilities as required by line management.

Skills

Excellent communication and people skills

Ability to work well in a team

Initiative-taking and diligence

Enthusiasm for learning

Analytical skills with attention to detail

Strong IT/Microsoft abilities

Education

Minimum 2 A levels at Grade C or above in Maths related subject

Equivalent vocational qualifications

2:1 degree in Mathematical/Science/Economics for ICAEW

Job description

Are you looking to start a rewarding and challenging career in one of the most admired and highly regarded Top 35 Accountancy practices?

As an applicant for the AAT trainee programme, we expect applicants to be non‑graduates and require you to have (or be predicted to achieve) either:

• A minimum of 2 A levels at Grade C or above (including Maths related subject)
• The equivalent standard in vocational qualifications.

If the qualification type varies from this, the application will be assessed on an individual basis. If you do not hold a Maths A level, then we expect a minimum attainment of Grade 6/Grade B in GCSE Maths.

As an applicant for the ICAEW (also known as ACA or ACCA trainee programme), we would expect you to be a graduate with a minimum 2:1 degree in a Mathematical / Science / Economics degree.

Skills Required

• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Initiative‑taking, diligent, flexible, and prepared to undertake some travel.
• Ambitious with drive and resilience.
• Enthusiasm with a keen interest in learning and professional development.
• Excellent analytical skills with an eye for detail.
• Strong IT/Microsoft abilities.
• A professional approach with the ability to communicate with clients both via email & over phone/face to face.

Please note for trainee roles, we do not sponsor visas or consider those on a Graduate Visa.

Affinia is now accepting applications for our AAT and ICAEW/ACCA trainee programmes which commence early 2026 in our Sidcup office only.

We have a fantastic study support package where Affinia will pay for all your tuition and Institute fees and you will also be entitled to paid time off for your studies and exams, along with mentoring support.

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) – Apprentice Level 4

As an AAT Apprenticeship, you will learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping and accounting, as well as more advanced topics like budget management and financial performance evaluation, as well as personal and corporate tax. Our apprenticeship program offers a robust training path, with proven progression.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) – Apprentice Level 7

An ICAEW Apprenticeship will enable you to start working in any sector and take the first steps to qualifying as a chartered accountant.

The certificate includes the first six exam modules of the ACA qualification, but it is also recognised globally as a standalone qualification. You will be paid while studying for the ICAEW CFAB and gaining valuable business knowledge.

At Affinia, our trainees have years of valuable experience and are expertly equipped to guide you through your training. We adopt a collaborative and encouraging culture and will provide you with the knowledge and experience that you need to take the next step in your accounting career. At Affinia, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:

• 20 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays (Sept‑Aug)
• Ability to purchase 3 additional days annual leave per year
• Auto enrolment Pension Scheme with True Potential
• Death in Service
• Full study support including tuition fees and paid study days
• Professional membership support
• Paycare – claim money back for Dental / Optical / Professional Therapies
• Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
• Dress for your Diary Policy

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.

Affinia is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible and agile roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application. For training roles the expectation is full‑time office working for the duration of your 6‑month probation period. Thereafter, a more flexible approach can be discussed with line management.

Affinia is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion, or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.