Graduate Trainee Accountant — ACA Path to Qualification

Old Mill; South Cheriton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mill is inviting graduates to start their career in accountancy through a structured graduate trainee programme. You’ll learn by doing, work with real clients alongside experienced accountants, and study towards the ACA qualification while earning a salary.

From day one you’ll contribute to accounts and tax work, gain commercial understanding, and take on increasing responsibility as you develop. No perfect CV is required—just potential, curiosity and the drive to learn and contribute.

Qualifications

• Curious and willing to ask questions.
• Good at spotting when something doesn't quite add up.
• Interested in how businesses work.
• Organised and able to manage their time.
• Comfortable working with numbers and information.
• Keen to learn and develop.
• Determined when things get difficult.
• Good with people and able to communicate clearly.
• Open-minded and willing to listen to other people's ideas.
• Ready to take responsibility and make things happen.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accounts and tax returns.
• Working with financial information and data.
• Using technology to solve problems and improve the way we work.
• Getting to know our clients and understanding their businesses.
• Supporting experienced colleagues with client work.
• Developing your knowledge of accountancy, tax and business.
• Taking on increasing responsibility as your experience grows.

Skills

Curious

Problem solving

Time management

Numerical ability

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Old Mill is inviting graduates to start their career in accountancy through a structured graduate trainee programme. You’ll learn by doing, work with real clients alongside experienced accountants, and study towards the ACA qualification while earning a salary.

From day one you’ll contribute to accounts and tax work, gain commercial understanding, and take on increasing responsibility as you develop. No perfect CV is required—just potential, curiosity and the drive to learn and contribute.