Trainee Chartered Accountant - For September 2026 Start

Gilberts; St Albans; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in St Albans is seeking two Trainee Chartered Accountants to join their successful Training Program. This opportunity offers excellent career experience where you will work with qualified staff, produce statutory accounts, and assist with audits and client management. Applicants should have a minimum 2.1 degree and 120 UCAS points. Strong communication skills and IT abilities are essential. No visa sponsorship available. Candidates must be UK citizens or hold a valid UK Working Visa.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a minimum 2.1 degree in any subject.
• Must achieve at least 120 new tariff UCAS points.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce statutory accounts, management accounts, VAT returns, perform audits.
• Assist with general ad hoc accountancy tasks.
• Liaise with a wide range of clients alongside qualified staff.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good IT abilities

Willingness to handle responsibility

Passion and resilience

Education

Minimum 2.1 Degree

Minimum 120 new tariff UCAS points

Job description

Gilberts are seeking to recruit two Trainee Chartered Accountants to join our highly successful Training Program.

We use a leading firm of accountancy tutors to support our successful candidates prepare and pass their examinations, combining home study and study leave to attend courses throughout the duration of a three year training contract.

A successful candidate can expect to receive excellent career experience, working alongside our qualified staff you will liaise with a wide range of clients and produce statutory accounts, management accounts, VAT returns, perform audits and assist with general ad hoc accountancy tasks.

You will need:

Minimum 2.1 Degree - we do not specify the subject.

Minimum 120 new tariff UCAS points.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Good IT abilities.

The willingness to handle responsibility.

The passion and resilience to succeed.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide any form of visa sponsorship, so candidates must be a UK citizen or already possess a current UK Working Visa.