Trainee Chartered Accountant Apprenticeship (Graduate) - September 2026

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Salford; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chartered accountancy firm is seeking trainee chartered accountants for positions starting in September 2026. The role involves working towards a personal development plan, communicating with clients, and gaining practical experience. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and analytical skills, along with relevant academic qualifications. This apprenticeship offers a salary of £23,000 per year with a structured training program.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

Healthy work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Working towards a personal development plan to deliver quality, timely work.
• Communicating with clients to gather necessary information.
• Working as part of a team with colleagues across several service lines.
• Helping with the preparation of financial statements.
• Gaining knowledge of broader commercial and taxation issues.
• Supporting engagement teams in audit engagements.
• Maintaining accurate working papers and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Non judgemental

Patience

Education

GCSE in English (grade B/6)

GCSE in Maths (grade B/6)

A Level in any subject (grade BBB)

Degree in any subject (grade Achieved or predicted 2:1)

Job description

RPG Chartered Accountants is pleased to invite applications for trainee chartered accountant positions, starting in September 2026. You can either apply to follow either an accountancy-focused route within our Business Services Group (BSG) team or an audit-focused path in our Audit team.

Wage: £23,000 a year

Hours: Monday - Friday, 35 hours a week

Start date: Monday 7 September 2026

Duration: 3 years

Positions available: 4

Work: Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

About the role:

• Working towards a personal development plan to deliver quality, timely work and achieve long-term career goals
• Communicating with clients to gather necessary information and clarify queries. Developing strong client relationships and ensuring excellent client service
• Working as part of a team with colleagues across several service lines
• Helping with the preparation of financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards
• Gaining knowledge of broader commercial, financial and taxation issues
• Supporting engagement teams in the planning, execution and completion of audit engagements, including fieldwork and documentation
• Maintaining accurate and organised working papers and documentation for engagements

Where you'll work

THE COPPER ROOM, DEVA CITY OFFICE PARK, TRINITY WAY, SALFORD, M3 7BG

Training: Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION LIMITED

Training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

What you'll learn

• Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.
• Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate.
• Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner. Adapt communications to suit different situations, individuals or teams.
• Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities.
• Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others. Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results.
• Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.

Training schedule

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• GCSE in English (grade B/6)
• GCSE in Maths (grade B/6)

A Level in any subject (grade BBB)

Degree in any subject (grade Achieved or predicted 2:1)

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

Please submit a cover letter along with your CV to [e-mail].

RPG Chartered Accountants is committed to fostering a positive work environment and a healthy work-life balance. We strive to support all our people with comprehensive training. We place great emphasis on training, development, and the long-term progression of our people. We also actively support diversity, equity, and inclusion across the firm and ensure all employees are treated with dignity and respect.