Graduate Accountant: ACA/ATT Training, Fully Funded

Armstrong-Watson; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully funded professional quals

Paid study leave

Structured development

Mentors and coaching

21 days annual leave + holidays

Leave purchase option

Health plan

Employee assistance

Job summary

Armstrong Watson, one of the UK's leading independent accountancy firms, invites graduates to start their professional services career in September 2027. You'll work with real clients, gain professional qualifications, and receive support to become a trusted business adviser.

We are recruiting for Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers across Leeds and other offices, with a three-year programme, full ACA or ATT/CTA study support, and a pathway to senior roles as you develop technical

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess either a 2:1 degree or above (achieved or predicted) in any discipline or the full AAT Level 4 qualification. A 2:2 degree may be considered depending on degree subject.
• Candidates must also hold at least 7 GCSEs at Grade 5 (C) or above (including Maths, English, and at least one Science) or a minimum of 6 National Fives (including Maths, English, and at least one Science) at Grade C or above.
• A minimum of 96 UCAS points obtained from A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications across a maximum of three subjects, or from Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers across a maximum of five subjects
• You must also possess a full and valid UK Drivers Licence by September 2027 and own a vehicle which can be used for business travel to client sites that are not always accessible via public transport. There will be a short grace period permitted for acquiring a vehicle, if required.

Responsibilities

• Start your professional services career with one of the UK's leading independent accountancy firms.
• From day one, you'll work with real clients, gain professional qualifications and receive the support needed to become a professional business adviser.
• Successfully completing our training programme can open the door to a wide range of career opportunities across the firm.
• You'll join either our Audit and Assurance (ACA) or Tax (ATT/CTA) team, working alongside experienced colleagues and supporting clients across a variety of sectors.
• As your confidence and expertise grow, you'll build strong professional relationships and take on increasing levels of responsibility.

Education

2:1 degree or above (achieved or predicted) in any discipline or the full AAT Level 4 qualification

2:2 degree may be considered depending on subject

GCSEs: 7 at Grade 5 (C) or above (including Maths, English, and at least one Science) or 6 National Fives at Grade C or above

96 UCAS points from A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications

UK Driver's Licence by September 2027 and own vehicle for business travel

Job description

Armstrong Watson, one of the UK's leading independent accountancy firms, invites graduates to start their professional services career in September 2027. You'll work with real clients, gain professional qualifications, and receive support to become a trusted business adviser.

We are recruiting for Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers across Leeds and other offices, with a three-year programme, full ACA or ATT/CTA study support, and a pathway to senior roles as you develop technical