School Leaver Trainee Accountant - ACA & ACA/CTA - September 2027 Start

Bishop Fleming; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop Fleming is offering a Level 7 apprenticeship programme in accounting, with training towards the ACA (or ACA/CTA). You will learn on real client projects from day one, rotating across audit and other teams as part of a structured 4-year journey.

Applicants should have 3 A Levels, 9 GCSEs with Maths and English at grade 4 or higher, and must be eligible to undertake an apprenticeship in the UK. Right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• 3 A Levels (CCC/96 UCAS points) or equivalent required.
• 9 GCSEs (Maths and English: grade 4/C or above).
• Eligible to undertake an apprenticeship in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support hands-on work and study across the apprenticeship programme.
• Rotate through audit and other departments to gain real client exposure.
• Commit to completing level 7 ACA/ACA-CTA training within 4 years.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

3 A Levels (CCC/96 UCAS points)

9 GCSEs (Maths & English at 4/C or above)

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

• Globally Recognised Qualification: Earn while you learn, working towards the ACA or ACA/CTA qualification as part of our Level 7 apprenticeship programme, with Bishop Fleming covering your training costs.
• Hands-On Learning: The apprenticeship offers a blend of practical work and study, giving you the opportunity to work on real-world projects and gain client exposure from the start.
• Diverse Client Base: Be part of our remarkable growth story, working with ambitious and inspiring clients, from high net worth individuals to large corporates, across diverse industries and sectors.
• 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, enabling you to become a chartered accountant within 4 years.

Our opportunitiesAs a 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 be gaining hands on experience with clients from day one! Or you’ll experience rotations as part of our Launch Pad Scheme working in multiple teams before settling into a department. Either way, you’ll get to work with a wide array of sectors and as your experience grows so will the level of responsibility that you have. You will be supported to complete a wide range of professional and personal development over the course of the 4-year programme to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge that you need to aid your future career development.

Our trainees are all encouraged to make a wider contribution through participation in diversity and sports initiatives, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and social activities. We know this gives our business a refreshingly different, people‑focussed culture. It is no coincidence then, that we've been ranked 17th in the ‘Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2026’ by the Department for Education 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 CCC/96 UCAS points
• 9 GCSE’s 9-4 (A*-C) with at least Grade 4 (C) in Maths and English

All applicants must have proof of Right to Work in the UK for the duration of the programme.

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 do consider this before applying.

Please note that this role is not suitable if you are studying for or already hold an undergraduate or master’s degree.

This role is delivered through a government-funded apprenticeship programme. Applicants must be eligible to undertake an apprenticeship in accordance with the funding rules in place at the time of joining.

We welcome applicants seeking flexible working arrangements, including part time working or working from home, to support responsibilities such as caring commitments, further study, or interests outside of work.

We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated with respect, and where 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 commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment, we conduct 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.

We do not currently offer visa sponsorship. To be eligible for this role, applicants must have the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK.

For agencies: Please note that we do not accept unsolicited CVs. Submissions will only be reviewed where a role has been briefed by our Talent Acquisition team.