Graduate Trainee Accountant – ACA September 2027

Botham Accounting; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Botham Accounting in Nottingham is recruiting a Graduate Trainee Accountant for ACA September 2027. The role offers fully funded ACA training through in-house mentoring and Kaplan courses, with a strong track record of exam success.

We seek a recent graduate (minimum 2:1) eager to pursue accounting, with a professional approach, good communication, motivation, and a willingness to learn. Training covers year-end accounts, tax computations, VAT, management accounts, and audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline.
• Willing to pursue a career in accountancy with full ACA training provided.
• No prior experience required; training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Year End Accounts Preparation
• Corporation Tax computations
• VAT Returns
• Management Accounts Preparation
• Involvement in audits and other specialist assignments

Skills

Communication skills

Ambitious

Motivated

Keen to learn

Education

2:1 degree

Job description

Graduate Trainee Accountant – ACA September 2027

• 26,000
• Nottingham

ACA/ICAEW Graduate Trainee Accountant – September 2027

We offer fully funded training for the ACA through both in‑house mentoring and classroom courses provided by Kaplan. Our ACA Training Manager will work closely with Kaplan to ensure that you make the smoothest possible progression through your training program. Our trainees have an excellent training and exam pass track record.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated recent graduate to join our team. You will need to have a minimum of 2:1 degree in any discipline and be keen to pursue a career in accountancy. A professional approach, good communication skills, being highly motivated, ambitious and keen to learn are all key characteristics you’ll need to join us. Experience is not essential as full training will be given.

What is the role?

At Botham Accounting we believe that the best way to serve our clients is by ensuring the team has a broad range of experience throughout the spectrum of accounting for SMEs. On this basis, your role day to day throughout your training contract will be varied, gaining experience and knowledge of the following:

• Year End Accounts Preparation
• Corporation Tax computations
• VAT Returns
• Management Accounts Preparation
• Involvement in audits and other specialist assignments

You will have the opportunity to learn from the personal tax and payroll departments to further broaden your experience and knowledge which will also complement your ACA studies.

Who are Botham Accounting?

Botham Accounting is a firm of Chartered Accountants, Auditors and Tax Advisers based in Nottingham City Centre. Our culture is centered around collaboration and the attributes that make us a special place to work. We like to listen and doing this means that:

• our team have championed our adoption of new ways to help us work smarter. We have operated a paperless, cloud‑based office since 2022;
• we are able to work remotely from home although the trainee team are office based to make sure that you get the training that you need;
• we will work with you to develop a long term study and development plan that supports your career progression, your interest and your personal circumstances.

Our working hours are 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) and we operate flexi‑time based around core hours of 9:30am to 4pm. Your individual needs are important to us and we are as flexible in our support as possible.

We’re a friendly, welcoming bunch of people and in addition to paying a competitive salary and giving you the opportunity to gain experience with a diverse range of clients we organise regular social events and hold regular team meetings and training sessions.

The closing date for applications is 31 December 2026.

South Yorkshire Office
The Innovation Centre
217 Portobello
Sheffield
S1 4DP