AAT Trainee

What it covers

Our School Leavers Programme offers you the opportunity to combine on-the-job learning with structured, classroom-based training to achieve the AAT Accounting Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.

This qualification delivers a solid foundation in finance administration and core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping, basic costing and an understanding of purchase, sales and general ledgers.

You will also learn about accountancy related business and personal skills and be introduced to the four key themes embedded in the qualification: ethics, technology, communications and sustainability. The qualification usually takes around one year to complete.

Where it can take you

Once you have obtained your AAT or ATT qualification there are opportunities to go on and study ACA, ACCA or CTA, leading to further progression opportunities within our team.

Who we are looking for

You do not need to have studied accounting, maths or business to join our apprenticeship scheme. If you have a genuine interest in accountancy and meet the following, we would love to hear from you:

• At least 112 UCAS points (under the 2017 Tariff)
• Minimum Grade 4 in GSCE Maths and English Language
• An enthusiasm to learn and strong work ethic
• Effective communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• The right to work in the UK for the full duration of your apprenticeship

Application process

Register your interest by sending your CV to us via the button on this page.

If you successfully make it through the initial screening process, you will then be invited to one of our Assessment Days where you will undertake various activities both individually and in a group.

About [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

With a history spanning over a century, we’re an independent, well-established firm of over 90 team members with a proven track record of delivering high quality financial solutions for our clients and proudly featuring in the top 100 UK accountancy firms.

We recognise that our strength lies in our people, therefore, our focus is to invest in our greatest asset, our staff, creating an impressive team across all sectors of accounting.

Whilst we are devoted to providing a first-class service to our clients, you will find we are not your everyday accountants, we have no formal dress code; we’re creative, forward-thinkers, who love to explore advances in technology and new ways to help clients.

Our clients are based across the UK, and as members of Praxity, the largest alliance of accounting firms in the world, it’s quite likely that you will also be working with international clients – perhaps giving your career a steppingstone into new directions.

We are proud to offer best-in-class learning and development programmes, career progression opportunities, job recognition, wellness initiatives and flexible working to suit your work/life balance.

What's on offer

• Competitive package, including full study support
• Flexible working - core working hours policy
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Paid car parking
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Dress for your diary policy
• Employee assistance program, includes counselling, legal and medical support
• Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption leave
• Monthly visit from massage therapist
• Life assurance / death in service is 4 x base salary
• Referral schemes for clients and recruitment
• Team charity and community events
• Weekly biscuits, snacks and fruit deliveries
• Social events, including monthly team social, summer/winter celebrations.
• Great location, 2 minutes walk to Beaconsfield Station (Chiltern Line) and 5 minutes from M40.