At James Cowper Kreston great talent is at the heart of our business. That's why we aim to recruit and retain the best and offer challenging and rewarding opportunities, enabling everyone to maximise their potential.
We’re committed to developing your career by:
* Offering training for professional qualifications and development skills necessary to drive both you and the firm’s business forward.
* Providing you a with a challenging environment where your unique talents will be nurtured.
* Helping you create a flexible career plan that will adapt to your evolving needs, aspirations and opportunities across the firm.
What we offer
If you have already obtained your degree, or are about to do so, then our Graduate Training Programme offers a practical way to kick-start an exciting career accountancy.
Our three-year training programme consists of a Level 7 Apprenticeship that offers you the opportunity to achieve a professional qualification:
* ACA (ICAEW)
* ACCA
* ATT CTA Tax Pathway
* ACA CTA Joint Programme
This means you’ll combine on-the-job learning with structured, classroom-based training, not just for technical knowledge but also to develop personal, management and commercial skills that will help you succeed and maximise your career potential.
We will support you every step of the way with a comprehensive study package that includes:
* paid study leave
* all relevant tuition and revision courses and study material
* all course and exam fees
* annual subscription to the relevant professional body
* regular progress review meetings with line manager / talent coach
Your wellbeing is our top priority, so you’ll also benefit from:
* A buddy, and line manager, to support you throughout your career
* Mental Health First Aiders in all offices
* Social committee in each office
* Pizza lunch on last working day of each month
What we are looking for
* You don’t need to have a degree in accounting to join our graduate scheme. Whatever your degree you’ll have knowledge and skills that are transferable to a career in accountancy, and we welcome variety.
* Minimum 2:2 in any degree subject
* At least 112 UCAS points under the 2017 Tariff (top three grades only, excl General Studies, Critical Thinking & Extended Project)
* Minimum Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and English Language
* a genuine interest in accountancy and finance
* an enthusiasm to learn
* a strong work ethic
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Additional job details
Location Newbury Oxford Reading Southampton
23 days holiday, plus birthday as extra day off; hybrid working; pension scheme; free flu jabs; life assurance - Health Cash Plan; flexible benefits including dental, medical and cycle to work
Contract, dates and working times Permanent
Start Date 22 August 2025
How to apply
To apply complete our quick and easy online application form to give us some essential information and upload your CV.
If you successfully make it through the initial screening process, you will be invited to one of our Assessment Days where you will undertake various group activities and individual exercises.
If you impress us at the Assessment Day, we will then invite you to join our new intake of students starting in late August 2025 (exact date TBC)
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 14 October 2024
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James Cowper Kreston is a leading firm of accountants and business advisers, with offices across the Thames Valley, London and South. We are passionate about enabling our clients and staff to maximise their potential. That means that we approach each client or staff member as an individual, not with a pre-set script.
Since 1922 we have been working with clients, not just as accountants ensuring audit, accounts and tax compliance, but as an integral part of their team offering a full range of advisory services, working with them to unlock and maximise available opportunities.
We are a team of just over 250 people, where everyone gets to play their part in helping us achieve our goals. We have a strong team ethic but always recognise the individual contributions to the team’s performance. That’s why we make a great investment in individual career development and help you maximise your potential.
We are Great Place to Work certified
We are ranked #14 in Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers
At James Cowper Kreston we want everyone to maximise their potential, regardless of which career path they choose to take. As a result, you can be assured that you will receive all the support and encouragement you need. So why not start your career journey at James Cowper Kreston?
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