Early Talent Advisor

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in London seeks an Early Careers Advisor for a one-year Fixed Term Contract to support and develop trainees towards accounting qualifications. As the first contact for graduates and apprentices, you will offer guidance on professional development and wellbeing. The firm values a people-first culture and offers flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy or professional services firm with understanding of accounting qualifications.
• Experience working with trainees, apprentices, or early careers talent.
• Background in people development and learning & development.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for trainees towards accounting qualifications.
• Support, develop, and retain a large cohort of trainees.
• Guide trainees through training contracts including professional development.
• Collaborate with Training Managers, Partners, and external providers.

Skills

Experience in accountancy or professional services

Working with trainees or apprentices

Background in people development

Collaboration skills

Job description

Overview

ur client, a professional services firm has a fantastic opportunity for an Early Careers Advisor to join their People team for a one year Fixed Term Contract beginning January 2026. This is a hybrid working contract, with flexibility on working arrangements. You will be part of an Early Talent team and you will play a key role in supporting, developing, and retaining a large contingent of trainees across the firm. As an Early Careers Development Advisor, you'll be the first point of contact for the firm's graduate, school leaver, and placement year trainees as they work toward their accounting qualifications. You will guide them through every stage of their training contract or placement - offering support on professional development, wellbeing, learning pathways, and managing the balance between work and study. You\'ll also collaborate closely with Training Managers, Partners, and external providers to ensure the trainees are being provided with all the support they need throughout their learning journey. Apply today for an opportunity to develop your skills further in a people-first culture where professional growth, wellbeing, and inclusion are all valued.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for trainees (graduates, school leavers, and placement-year trainees) as they work toward accounting qualifications.
• Support, develop, and retain a large cohort of trainees across the firm.
• Guide trainees through every stage of their training contract or placement, including professional development, wellbeing, learning pathways, and balancing work and study.
• Collaborate closely with Training Managers, Partners, and external providers to ensure trainees receive needed support throughout their learning journey.

Qualifications

• Ideally have experience in an accountancy or professional services firm with a strong understanding of accounting qualifications.
• Experience working with trainees, apprentices, or early careers talent.
• A background in people development and learning & development is key to this role.
• Ability to collaborate with people across different stakeholder groups.