ACA Graduate Trainee Accountancy Apprenticeship Programme
Salary: £24,000 per annum + FULL STUDY SUPPORT PROGRAMME + TRAINING
Poundbury, Dorchester, West Dorset
The employer:
Vardey Recruitment is delighted to be working exclusively with an entrepreneurial and expanding high-end Accountancy Practice and Corporate Finance Boutique in Poundbury, Dorchester, West Dorset. An exciting opportunity has become available for an ambitious Graduate Trainee to join their small, dynamic team. The practice offers traditional year-end accountancy and taxation services alongside high-quality management information, independent Finance Director consultancy, and Lead Advisory Corporate Finance.
The firm's focus is on developing ambitious businesses to scale and offering valuations, founder exit planning, and eventual business sale execution. The practice mainly works with premium brands and is well networked with leading Private Equity firms and corporate Trade buyers. Offering a hands-on advisory service to clients, you will benefit from direct client contact and the chance to make a real contribution to the company’s affairs. You will gain a much broader variety of experience than at most other firms!
The ACA Accountancy Graduate training programme:
On offer is a fully funded level 7 ACA Accountancy training programme suitable for an ambitious individual looking to become a qualified ACA Chartered Accountant. You will be provided with full study support, including paid study leave, mentorship, and coaching, to support you on your journey to ACA qualification. With first-time passes, it takes approximately three years to complete. You will be trained by Big 4 Accountancy alumni from a company that has been a member firm of the ICAEW since its launch in 2010.
From your first day, you will be exposed to a broad range of clients and companies. Your job role will vary from accounts preparation, statutory accounts, tax planning/computations, and general office administration. You will also gain exposure to management accounting, forecasting, and budgeting, as well as working with the Directors who are advising companies on M&A activity, Corporate Finance, and founder exit planning.
The successful graduate will be able to demonstrate:
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships; strong analytical skills and the ability to solve problems while using initiative; commitment to self-development and learning with a strong academic background; ability to hit the ground running while balancing both work and learning within a busy job. Therefore, the ideal person will need to be hardworking and committed to becoming a fully qualified ACA accountant.
Requirements:
* Preferably a Graduate 2.1 or above in any degree discipline
* A level passes A-C ideally in 3 subjects
* Grade B (level 6) or above in GCSE English and Maths, or an AAT Qualified Accountant looking to embark on the ACA Qualification
* Valid right to work in the UK
* Full, clean driving license
Benefits:
* Fully Funded ACA Level 7 apprenticeship training programme
* Tuition is provided by a leading training provider (e.g., Kaplan)
* Study support towards your exams and study leave
* Mentorship and coaching by highly skilled ACA qualified accountants
* Valuable experience in Mergers and Acquisitions
* Fantastic and interesting Poundbury location in West Dorset
* Convenient, free local parking
* 25 days holidays
* Living and working by the sea in an area of outstanding natural beauty
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