Graduate Trainee Accountant - ACA & ACA/CTA - 2025 Start

Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop Fleming offers an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Chartered Accountant apprenticeship. This program provides tailored training leading to ACA or ACA/CTA qualifications, hands-on experience in various accounting areas, and a chance to work with diverse clients. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic individuals with a degree and strong communication skills, ready to embark on a rewarding career path in accountancy.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individuals with a desire to work in accountancy.
• 2:2 degree in any discipline required.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Engage in practical experiences across Audit, Accounting, and Tax teams.
• Assist clients in understanding their accounts and tax obligations.
• Contribute to ensuring financial records are accurate.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

2:2 degree or equivalent

112 (280) UCAS points

GCSEs at least grade 6 (B) in Maths and English

Job description

Want a career in accountancy that sets you apart?

Bishop Fleming is a dynamic audit, accounting, tax and advisory business. Our strength lies in our people and the relationships they build with our clients and each other. That is why, among numerous other awards, we are Great Place to Work-Certified!

What You'll Gain With Us

Joining Bishop Fleming means unlocking a range of enriching opportunities:

Tailored Training: Our Trainee Chartered Accountant (ACA or ACA/CTA) apprenticeship programme promises a fulfilling journey, offering tailored training and development opportunities.

Partnered with ICAEW: As an esteemed partner in learning with ICAEW, you'll receive excellent support and guidance throughout your apprenticeship.

Globally-Recognised Qualification: Achieve the recognised ACA or ACA/CTA qualification as part of our apprenticeship programme, opening doors to a globally-recognised career.

Hands-On Learning: Dive into valuable hands-on experience in our Audit, Accounting, or Tax teams right from the start, allowing you to make a significant impact early in your career.

Diverse Client Base: Be part of our remarkable growth story, working with ambitious and inspiring clients across diverse industries.

Our Opportunities

Explore roles across our dynamic Audit, Accounting, and Tax teams, each offering unique avenues for growth and development.

Audit: Play a pivotal role in ensuring financial records' accuracy and compliance, contributing to informed business decisions.

Accounting: Collaborate closely with clients, to help them prepare and understand their accounts, stay compliant, and appreciate the financial implications of their decisions.

Tax: Navigate complex tax systems, assisting individuals and businesses in staying compliant while leveraging available reliefs and allowances.

Ready to Shine? Show Us Your Spark

We're seeking enthusiastic and driven individuals with excellent communication skills. Our entry requirements include a 2:2 degree in any discipline (or equivalent), 112 (280) UCAS points and at least a 6 (B) in Maths and English at GCSE level.

Start Your Journey

Most apprentices embark on their journey in September after a well-deserved summer break post-university. If you're available earlier, our resourcing team can discuss flexible start dates in the final stages of your application.

How To Apply

Submit your CV via our career site, detailing all qualifications, subjects, and grades. Express your departmental preference later in your application.

We embrace innovation, but we also value authenticity. Your application is your chance to shine, so we don't condone simply copying AI-generated responses, instead use AI as a tool to refine and develop your original thoughts.

To find out more about the application process, click here

Connect with Us

Questions? Connect with our team at any stage; find our contact details here

We welcome applicants who would like the flexibility in their working arrangements, including part time working, which may help to accommodate parent or carer responsibilities, further studies and activities outside of work.

We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone is given equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated fairly with respect and differences are understood and celebrated.

The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our business. The broader our expertise, the greater our chances of innovation and success. That's why we're committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level.

As part of our recruitment process and our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment, we carry out background checks on all successful applicants. These checks will include verification of references, confirmation of right to work in the UK, and, where applicable, a standard or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further details will be provided during the recruitment process.