Digital Graduate Trainee

Wbg Services LLP; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wbg invites future-ready graduates to join the Digital Graduate Trainee programme in Glasgow, delivering data-led analytics, automation, and digital transformation across External Audit, Internal Audit, Tax and Business Advisory teams.

You will gain practical experience on client work, develop strong analytical and communication skills, and study for a relevant professional qualification with support from experienced colleagues.

168 Bath Street Glasgow G2 4TP United Kingdom

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding an honours degree with a digital/data emphasis.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with data, automation and digital tools to deliver client solutions.
• Previous experience in a professional office environment is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and delivery of analytical assignments across clients and sectors.
• Design and deliver data-led, automated client solutions with audit, tax and advisory teams.
• Develop data analytics workflows, dashboards and reports to support management reporting.
• Configure automations to reduce manual data extraction and reporting efforts.
• Contribute to digital transformation by building reusable assets.
• Support internal projects to standardise tools and improve data pipelines.

Skills

Data analytics

Automation

Digital design

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Honours degree with 2:1 preferred in Accounting/Finance with a digital/data focus

Computer Science or Data Science

Information Systems

Business Analytics

Related technical degree

Job description

At Wbg, we’re building something ambitious - and we want you to be part of it.

This is an exciting time for our firm as we step into a bold new phase of growth. We help our people and our clients achieve their ambitions by delivering high-quality, specialist services with collaboration, forward-thinking, and integrity at our core. And we do it all with a commitment to doing business sustainably.

Right now, we’re expanding our services, strengthening our local presence, and nurturing a culture of excellence. Whether you’re taking your first career step or bringing a wealth of experience, Wbg offers the platform to grow, thrive, and make an impact.

We champion development, embrace flexibility, and live by the values of integrity, professionalism, and collaboration that define who we are.

Join us and be part of shaping the future of Wbg.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Department: External Audit/ Internal Audit/ Business Advisory/ Tax Role: Digital Graduate Trainee

About us

Wbg is where ambitious careers are built to last. We’re a growing firm where your name is known, your development is taken seriously, and the work you do from day one makes a real difference and is genuinely valued by clients and colleagues alike. Combining deep expertise with insight-led, technology- enabled solutions, we work together to help our clients achieve stronger outcomes.

Our culture is straightforward. We’re open in how we communicate, supportive in how we work together and ambitious in what we’re building. Grounded, consistent, and focused on doing things well. It’s a place where standards are high, but so is the level of support around you.

About our Digital Graduate Trainee Programme

We’re excited to launch our Digital Graduate Trainee programme, new for our 2027 intake. Our Digital Graduate Trainee cohort will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality work across a broad and diverse client base. Working within one of our core client-facing teams (External Audit, Internal Audit, Tax, Business Advisory) this role will deliver data, automation and digital transformation solutions, while studying for a relevant professional qualification with a strong data/ digital emphasis. Our graduate trainees have the opportunity to develop practical experience, build strong analytical and professional skills, and contribute to meaningful work while receiving support and guidance from experienced colleagues.

JOB DESCRIPTION – Digital Graduate Trainee

Role Purpose

The Digital Graduate Trainee supports the delivery of high-quality analytical assignments and client work. This role will; work alongside audit, tax and advisory teams to design and deliver data-led, automated and digitally enabled client solutions; specialise in data analytics, process automation and digital tools that improve service quality, speed and insight for clients; and contribute to the firm’s own digital transformation by building reusable assets and championing better ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

Analytical Delivery

• Assist with the planning and delivery of analytical assignments across a range of clients and sectors.
• Gather, organise and review relevant information and data as part of assignments.
• Undertake quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify trends, patterns, relationships and areas for further investigation.
• Interpret information and develop clear, evidence-based insights to support project objectives.
• Prepare clear and accurate working papers, analysis and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations and other client deliverables.
• Attend client meetings where required and contribute professionally to discussions with clients and colleagues.
• Work to agreed deadlines and budgets, keeping colleagues informed of progress, queries and any risks to delivery.
• Undertake additional appropriate tasks as directed by Managers or wider team leadership.

Digital Design and Solution Development

• Work on client engagements, translating business questions into data and digital solutions.
• Build and maintain data analytics workflows, dashboards and reports to support management reporting and decision making.
• Develop and configure automations to reduce manual effort in data extraction, reconciliation, reporting and compliance tasks.
• Apply digital design principles to make data outputs and digital tools intuitive and actionable for non- technical users.
• Prototype and iterate digital solutions in collaboration with service line colleagues and clients.
• Contribute to the firm’s digital asset library to scale good practice across the business.
• Support the delivery of a consistent, responsive and high-quality service to clients.

Digital Transformation and Internal Contribution

• Support internal projects to enhance ways of working; standardising tools, improving data pipelines, and embedding automation in routine processes.
• Share knowledge through internal sessions, demos and internal communication of best practice on data, automation and digital tools.
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies and assess their relevance for client work and the firm’s strategy.

Team Support and Development

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver assignments effectively.
• Take ownership of allocated tasks, seeking support and guidance where needed.
• Share knowledge and good practice with colleagues.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive and accountable working environment.
• Participate in training, professional development and knowledge‑sharing activities.
• Take responsibility for developing analytical, technical and professional knowledge relevant to the role.

Skills and Experience

• Working towards, or holding, an honours degree, with a minimum 2:1 preferred in;
• o Accounting / Finance with a digital / data focus,
• o Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or
• o A related technical degree with strong interest in accounting and client service.
• Demonstrable experience or strong aptitude in at least two of; coding, scripting, data analytics, visualisation, digital design or automation.
• Strong academic background with excellent analytical, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Able to work confidently with information and data, draw conclusions from evidence and present findings clearly.
• Organised and able to manage time effectively across client work, professional development and other responsibilities.
• Comfortable working independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Able to demonstrate curiosity, attention to detail and a commitment to producing high‑quality work.
• Previous experience within a professional office environment is beneficial but not essential.

Our people and values are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.

We celebrate diversity in all its forms and actively seek to create opportunities for individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. As an equal opportunities employer, we assess all applications fairly, based on merit and potential.

Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and supportive. If you require any adjustments or reasonable accommodations during your application or interview, please let us know - we’re here to support you every step of the way.

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168 Bath StreetGlasgowG2 4TPUnited Kingdom