Trainee Accountant – Start Ahead: Fully Funded Qualifications

Armstrong Watson LLP; Workington; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Shield Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid professional subscriptions

21 days annual leave

Job summary

Armstrong Watson LLP is recruiting for its Level 7 Chartered Pathway Programme, Start Ahead, a six-year trainee pathway commencing September 2027. You’ll study AAT Levels 3 and 4, then ACA, leading to Chartered status, with a clear route to Level 7 and a fully funded qualification track, all while earning a salary.

You'll rotate across services, gain client exposure, attend mentors and training providers, and become part of a trainee community supported by the firm’s culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 96 UCAS points from A Levels or equivalent
• GCSEs: at least 7 GCSEs incl Maths/English and at least one science
• Eligible by 18+ by 31 August 2027

Skills

Ambition and motivation

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Education

UCAS points 96

GCSEs including Maths/English/Science

A Levels/Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers

Job description

Armstrong Watson LLP is recruiting for its Level 7 Chartered Pathway Programme, Start Ahead, a six-year trainee pathway commencing September 2027. You’ll study AAT Levels 3 and 4, then ACA, leading to Chartered status, with a clear route to Level 7 and a fully funded qualification track, all while earning a salary.

You'll rotate across services, gain client exposure, attend mentors and training providers, and become part of a trainee community supported by the firm’s culture.