Graduate Trainee Accountant — Start Your ACA Journey

Old Mill; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mill invites graduates to join the trainee accountant programme, working toward ACA qualifications while gaining real client experience. You’ll learn by doing, supported by experienced accountants, applying accounting, tax and business knowledge in practice.

We seek curious, motivated graduates who want to develop professionally, take ownership, and contribute from day one. ACA training starts with you as part of the team.

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 for clients.
• 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 a variety of client work.
• Developing knowledge of accountancy, tax and business.
• Taking on increasing responsibility as experience grows.

Skills

Curiosity

Analytical thinking

Business acumen

Time management

Numerical comfort

Willingness to learn

Resilience

People skills

Ownership mindset

Job description

Old Mill invites graduates to join the trainee accountant programme, working toward ACA qualifications while gaining real client experience. You’ll learn by doing, supported by experienced accountants, applying accounting, tax and business knowledge in practice.

We seek curious, motivated graduates who want to develop professionally, take ownership, and contribute from day one. ACA training starts with you as part of the team.