Accounts & Audit Trainee

DJH; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Fully funded study support

Tailored learning and development

Company pension

Health MOTs

Mental health support

Wellbeing, social & community calendar

Job summary

DJH is offering an Accounts & Audit Trainee apprenticeship in Halesowen, part of the Early Careers team. You will work with a talented group, support in preparing year-end financial statements for diverse clients, and pursue your AAT studies with a fully funded training package.

You’ll build relationships with clients, develop your skills quickly, and grow within a bustling, supportive accounting practice that values learning and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum five GCSEs with Maths and English at grade 6 or above.
• On track to achieve 3 A Levels (or equivalent) grade C or above.
• Strong desire to pursue accounting and professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a talented team delivering client work.
• Assist in preparing year-end financial statements for various clients.
• Develop via shadowing, questions and the AAT study plan.
• Build long-lasting client relationships and contribute to team success.

Skills

Excellent academic track record

People skills

Proactive attitude

Team player

Adaptable

Willingness to learn

Education

5 GCSEs 5+ including Maths & English

Maths grade 6+

English grade 6+

3 A Levels (or equivalent) grade C+

Job description

Accounts & Audit Trainee

Application Deadline: 4 January 2027

Department: Early Careers

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: Halesowen

Description

Are you about to finish College or Sixth Form and wondering what to do next? Do you fancy joining the amazing world of accounting? Are you looking for a Practice which has been voted one of the best places to work in the UK, with fully funded training packages and a strong focus on learning and development so you can reach your true potential?

If you’re reading this, then the answer to that question is probably yes. At DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after our people will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower.

By joining DJH we’ll be with you at every step, as you grow and develop and build a fantastic career. Together, we’ll achieve great things.

Let’s talk about the role...

Your typical day will involve:

• Being part of a talented team, adding value to the exceptional work we deliver
• Preparing year-end financial statements for a wide range of clients
• Cracking on with your personal development plan – shadowing, questioning, and learning to help you achieve your ambitions and be victorious in your AAT studies
• Building long-lasting relationships with clients and wowing them daily

Let's talk about you and your skills

Hungry for a challenge, you’ll:

• Have an excellent academic background, with 5 GCSEs at a minimum level 5 and above, with a level 6 or above in both Maths and English and on track to achieve 3 A Levels (or equivalent) Grade C or above
• Love getting to know people and cultivating long-lasting relationships
• Act like a sponge and totally enjoy learning
• Have a proactive attitude, whether a task is complicated or simple, big or small
• Thrive working to achieve great things alongside the rest of the team
• Be motivated by a fast paced and bustling environment
• Look at things differently than other people and will enjoy finding alternative solutions
• Be excited to immerse yourself in our lively brand, culture and business

Let's talk benefits...

Here’s a few reasons to come and join us, but you’ll find loads more once you get your feet under the table:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Fully funded study support
• Tailored learning and development
• Company pension
• Health MOTs
• Mental health support
• A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar

Together we achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet. You can read more about DJH here.

Please note: This position is for a August 2027 start.