Accounts & Business Advisory Trainee

Dains; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Hybrid working

Subscriptions paid

Volunteer days

Social events

Kickstart payment

Dains Academy access

Job summary

Dains is recruiting for an Accounts & Business Advisory Trainee in Uttoxeter. This full-time role offers a structured training path towards ACCA qualification and hands-on experience in preparing accounts, financial reporting, and client support.

You will join a team that collaborates with startups to established companies, gaining exposure to digital transformation and cloud accounting while developing professional skills and industry knowledge.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade 6 or above.
• 112 UCAS points or equivalent.
• Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing accounts and understanding business performance.
• Support clients with strategic decisions and financial reporting.
• Study toward ACCA/ATT qualifications while gaining practical experience.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths and English grade 6+

112 UCAS points

Job description

Accounts & Business Advisory Trainee

Department: Accounts & Business Advisory

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Uttoxeter

Reporting To: Hannah-Louise Nash

Description

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

Is university not for you? Are you an enthusiastic A Level student 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 Uttoxeter office where you will have the opportunity to grow your career in accounts 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 an ACCA qualified Chartered Accountant by studying the AAT qualification which will provide you with a strong foundation in finance, accounting, and business.

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.