Trainee Accountant — Chartered Pathway (Six-Year)

Armstrong Watson LLP; Penrith; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualifications

Paid study leave

Health Shield Cash Plan

21 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Armstrong Watson LLP in Penrith invites applications for the Level 7 Chartered Pathway Programme (Start Ahead) starting September 2027. This six-year, structured programme offers a full salary, fully funded professional qualifications and a clear route to a Level 7 qualification, equivalent to a Master’s degree.

It is designed to develop confident, capable advisers from day one. You will study AAT Levels 3 and 4, then ACA, gaining experience across Business Services, Audit & Assurance, with

Qualifications

• UCAS points: minimum 96 across up to three A-levels or equivalents.
• GCSEs: at least 7 including Maths and English.
• No prior accounting knowledge required; programme builds skills from the ground up.

Skills

Ambitious

Motivated

Communication

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Education

UCAS points 96

GCSEs 7 including Maths & English

Job description

Armstrong Watson LLP in Penrith invites applications for the Level 7 Chartered Pathway Programme (Start Ahead) starting September 2027. This six-year, structured programme offers a full salary, fully funded professional qualifications and a clear route to a Level 7 qualification, equivalent to a Master’s degree.

It is designed to develop confident, capable advisers from day one. You will study AAT Levels 3 and 4, then ACA, gaining experience across Business Services, Audit & Assurance, with