School Leaver Trainee Accountant - ACA & ACA/CTA - September 2026 Start

BISHOP FLEMING; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic accountancy firm in Worcester is offering a Level 7 Accountancy/Taxation Professional Apprenticeship, where you will gain tailored training leading to a globally-recognised ACA qualification. The program includes hands-on experience in Audit, Accounting, or Tax teams, helping you develop your skills while working with diverse clients. This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic candidates with strong communication skills, looking to begin a rewarding career in accountancy.

Benefits

Tailored training

Hands-on experience

Supportive learning environment

Qualifications

• Candidates must have 3 A Levels with minimum grades of BBC.
• At least 9 GCSEs with a Grade 6 in Maths and English are required.

Responsibilities

• Join the Audit department and gain hands-on experience with clients.
• Participate in rotations to learn across Accountancy, Audit, and Tax teams.
• Study for the ACA qualification to become a chartered accountant.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Enthusiasm and motivation

Education

3 A Levels (or Equivalent)

9 GCSEs 9-5 (A*-C) with minimum Grade 6 in Maths and English

Job description

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 we have been recognised as a Great Place to Work‑Certified™ and ranked as a Best Workplace™ for Women!

What You’ll Gain with Us

Tailored Training: The Level 7 Accountancy / Taxation Professional Apprenticeship 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

As part of our apprenticeship programme, you’ll have the opportunity to join one of two streams. You will either join our largest and fastest‑growing Audit department where you’ll gain hands‑on experience with clients from day one, or you’ll experience rotations as part of our Launchpad Scheme working in our Accountancy, Audit and Tax teams before settling into a department. Either way, you’ll work with a wide array of sectors and, as your experience grows, so will the level of responsibility you take on.

Recognised as an ICAEW Partner in Learning, you will study for the ACA qualification, enabling you to become a chartered accountant. You will be supported to complete a wide range of professional and personal development over the course of the programme, ensuring you have the skills and knowledge needed to aid your future career development.

Beyond work, our trainees are encouraged to contribute to business development activities and initiatives such as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), diversity, sports, and social activities. This allows you to develop into both technical experts and potential future leaders of our business.

We know this gives our business a refreshingly different, people‑focussed culture. It is no coincidence that we have been ranked 11th in the Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025 and have also achieved an Outstanding Ofsted rating.

Ready to Shine? Show Us Your Spark

If you’re enthusiastic and motivated with excellent communication skills, we want to hear from you! Our entry requirements include:

• 3 A Levels (or Equivalent) with minimum grades of BBC/112 (280) UCAS points
• 9 GCSEs 9‑5 (A*–C) with at least Grade 6 (B) in Maths and English

How to Apply

Submit your CV via our career site, detailing all qualifications, subjects, and grades, as well as expressing your preferred office location.

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.

Please note that if successful in joining us as an Apprentice, you’ll need to live within a commutable distance of the office you join. We’re not able to provide relocation support, so please consider this before applying.

Connect with Us

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

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applicants who would like flexibility in their working arrangements, part‑time working, which may help 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.