Accounting Trainee: Start Your Early Careers Path

Sumer Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrutton Bland, part of the Sumer Group, Norwich, invites applications for its Early Careers Trainee Programme in Accounts or Tax. You’ll join a friendly team and begin a structured training contract combining practical client work with professional study.

From day one you’ll gain hands‑on experience with a range of clients, develop technical and soft skills through the Sumer Academy, and work toward qualifications such as AAT, ACA or ATT.

Qualifications

• Strong A-Level or equivalent with GCSE English and Maths.
• Clear communication and collaboration in a team.
• Ability to manage time effectively while studying.
• Curiosity and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Work with a range of clients gaining hands-on experience in Accounts or Tax.
• Contribute to projects and develop a real understanding of how businesses operate.
• Progress through a structured training contract with professional study.
• Benefit from technical training and personal skills development through the Academy.

Skills

Effective communicator

Collaborative

Time efficient

Problem solver

Results focused

Keen to learn

Education

A-Level or equivalent incl GCSE English C/5 and Maths B/6

Job description

Scrutton Bland, part of the Sumer Group, Norwich, invites applications for its Early Careers Trainee Programme in Accounts or Tax. You’ll join a friendly team and begin a structured training contract combining practical client work with professional study.

From day one you’ll gain hands‑on experience with a range of clients, develop technical and soft skills through the Sumer Academy, and work toward qualifications such as AAT, ACA or ATT.