Trainee Accountant & Tax Adviser — Start Ahead

Armstrong Watson LLP; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days annual leave plus bank hols

Health Shield Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid professional subscriptions

Referral and reward schemes

Job summary

Armstrong Watson LLP is launching Level 7 Chartered Pathway Programme (Start Ahead) in Carlisle. This six-year trainee track starts September 2027, offering a full salary and funded qualifications, with routes to Chartered Accountant or Chartered Tax Adviser status.

You will gain real client experience across Business Services, with placements at regional offices including Glasgow, Carlisle, Newcastle, Leeds and Manchester, and support from mentors and training providers.

Qualifications

• Start Ahead is an early careers pathway to earn, learn and build a professional career from day one.
• Structured six-year programme with full salary and funded professional qualifications.
• Placement across Business Services and regional offices during the programme.

Responsibilities

• Work across Accountancy and Taxation Pathways, progressing through to Level 7.
• Prepare for globally recognised professional qualifications.
• Gain client exposure and develop communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Education

96 UCAS points (A Levels/Scottish Highers)

GCSEs: Maths & English plus science

Age 18 by 31 August 2027

Job description

Armstrong Watson LLP is launching Level 7 Chartered Pathway Programme (Start Ahead) in Carlisle. This six-year trainee track starts September 2027, offering a full salary and funded qualifications, with routes to Chartered Accountant or Chartered Tax Adviser status.

You will gain real client experience across Business Services, with placements at regional offices including Glasgow, Carlisle, Newcastle, Leeds and Manchester, and support from mentors and training providers.