Trainee Accountant – Early Careers Program (Accounts/Tax)

Cowgills; Whitestake; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full study support: paid study leave

Mentoring and coaching

Group-wide cohort training

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to diverse clients

Job summary

Cowgills, part of the Sumer Group in Preston, invites applications for its Early Careers Trainee Programme. You’ll join a friendly team and gain hands‑on experience in Accounts or Tax, with the aim of becoming a fully qualified professional.

The programme combines practical client work with professional study toward AAT, ACA or ATT, plus the Sumer Academy’s blend of online and in‑person learning, mentoring, and cohort training across the group.

Qualifications

• GCSE English at least grade C/5 and GCSE Maths at least grade B/6.
• Strong A-Level or equivalent academic history.
• Willing to train toward AAT, ACA or ATT.

Responsibilities

• Work within Accounts or Tax, gaining hands-on experience with clients.
• Prepare accounts or provide tax and business advice as part of the team.
• Participate in the Sumer Academy and professional study alongside practical work.

Skills

Effective communicator

Collaborative

Time management

Problem solver

Results focused

Keen to learn

Education

GCSE English C/5

GCSE Maths B/6

A-Level or equivalent

Job description

Cowgills, part of the Sumer Group in Preston, invites applications for its Early Careers Trainee Programme. You’ll join a friendly team and gain hands‑on experience in Accounts or Tax, with the aim of becoming a fully qualified professional.

The programme combines practical client work with professional study toward AAT, ACA or ATT, plus the Sumer Academy’s blend of online and in‑person learning, mentoring, and cohort training across the group.