Audit & Accounts Trainee - Graduate

DJH; Walshaw; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Bury is looking for a Graduate Trainee Accountant. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and extensive study support. The ideal candidate will have a minimum 2:1 degree and a passion for relationship building while working in a dynamic team. The position is set to begin in summer 2026.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible hybrid working

Volunteering day

Fully funded study support

Company pension

Health MOTs

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum 2:1 classification in your relevant degree.
• Experience working in a team-oriented environment is preferred.
• A proactive attitude to tasks, both complex and simple.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to clients as part of a team.
• Deliver meticulous and efficient audits.
• Prepare management accounts and gain exposure to various industries.

Skills

Excellent academic background

Relationship building

Proactive attitude

Motivation in fast-paced environments

Problem-solving skills

Education

Minimum 2:1 classification in relevant degree

Job description

Audit & Accounts Trainee - Graduate

Application Deadline: 2 January 2026

Department: Early Careers

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: Bury

Are you about to finish University and ready to take your first steps into Accountancy? 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 them 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...

As a Graduate Trainee Accountant, you’ll be fully immersed with our experienced team to provide great advice to clients. Life will be fast paced, engaging, creative and rewarding.

It’s a great opportunity to develop and progress within a forward-thinking and fast-paced firm. You’ll:

• Be a part of a talented team, adding value to the exceptional work we deliver to clients
• Build long-lasting relationships with clients and wowing them daily
• Work as part of a team to deliver meticulous and efficient audits for a wide range of clients
• Crack on with your personal development plan – shadowing, questioning and learning to help you achieve your ambitions and be victorious in your studies
• Look at corporation tax computations
• Prepare management accounts
• Gain exposure to a range of industries, for example, manufacturing, hospitality, construction

Let’s talk about you and your skills…

Hungry for a challenge, you’ll:

• Have an excellent academic background, with a minimum 2:1 classification in your relevant degree
• Love getting to know people and cultivating long-lasting relationships
• Be like a sponge and enjoy a challenge
• Be motivated to deliver extraordinary service and will embrace our “Proven Process”
• 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

Let’s talk benefits…

Here are 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 + plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Flexible hybrid working
• Volunteering day
• Dress for your day
• 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. Please note: This role is for a summer 2026 start