Accounts Advisory Trainee

Dains; Ayr; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent accounting firm in Ayr is seeking an Accounts Advisory Trainee to provide support in accounts preparation and strategic client decisions. You will benefit from a structured training programme while working towards Chartered Accountant status. Candidates should have strong GCSE results in Maths and English and a minimum of 112 UCAS points. This role offers flexible working options, comprehensive leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid professional subscriptions

Paid volunteering days

Access to Dains Learning platform

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in preparing accounts.
• Support clients with strategic decisions.
• Work towards becoming a Chartered Accountant.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Minimum Grade 6 in Maths and English at GCSE

Minimum of 112 UCAS points or equivalent

Job description

Accounts Advisory Trainee

Department: Accounts Advisory

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Ayr

Description

Are you ready to shape your future in accountancy and business advisory?

Is university not for you? Are you an enthusiastic Highers student or recent university graduate looking to join an accounting firm where you can enjoy a rewarding and progressive career? The Dains Group could offer you a range of opportunities.

Dains are hiring for an Accounts Advisory Trainee to join our Ayr office where you will have the opportunity to grow your career in auditing alongside become a qualified ACCA chartered accountant.

Our Accounts Team

Our team works closely with clients from startups to established companies providing tailored advice on everything from financial reporting and compliance to digital transformation and cloud accounting.

As a school leaver, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in preparing accounts, understanding business performance, and supporting clients with strategic decisions. You’ll be supported by experts who are passionate about helping you develop your skills and achieve your professional qualifications, all while contributing to real world business solutions.

As an Accounts Advisory Trainee, you’ll begin your journey towards becoming a Chartered Accountant.

Entry Requirements

• Minimum Grade 6 in Maths and English at GCSE level or equivalent.
• A minimum of 112 UCAS points or equivalent (Excluding General Studies).
• Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship.

What You’ll Get

• A structured training programme leading to Chartered Accountant status. (ATT-ACCA)
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
• Smart, flexible and hybrid working options.
• Paid professional subscriptions.
• Regular personal/professional development reviews.
• Paid volunteering days
• Regular social events and a supportive, people-focused culture.
• Early Careers ‘Kickstart’ payment.
• Enrolment into the Dains Academy and access to the Dains Learning platform.