Lovewell Blake
Graduate Trainee
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Graduate Trainee - Norwich Office
We are looking to recruit graduate trainees for our Norwich office.
About the Role
As a trainee you will follow formal training for the Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA).
You will get started on real client work, such as accounts/audit preparation, as soon as you have settled in. Your role will be primarily task focused, with regular reviews by more senior staff throughout assignments. Your development will mirror our ethos of 'different because you are' and we will ensure that your training and experience is right for you and how you want to progress.
The Graduate trainee job will start in the summer of 2027.
Requirements
- Minimum entry requirements:
- A 2:2 degree or (AAT) level 4 all papers passed at first attempt
- 2 A levels or equivalent at grade C or above
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grade C/4 or above including Maths and English Language
- All other requirements for membership must be met
- Work experience in accountancy or a similar field will be considered with high regard
- Be engaged, credible and friendly with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Use your own initiative and be able to identify when assistance is needed in finding a technical solution
- Have a good level of verbal and written communication skills, in order to communicate with colleagues and partners and start to communicate with clients regarding basic information/queries
- Show enthusiasm to develop technical knowledge, skills and experience
- Be aware of the need to meet deadlines set and the importance of raising any issues with senior members of staff
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Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the carrying out of more routine tasks concerning the professional work within a group to which assigned, including accounts preparation and audit
- To carry out tasks to required deadlines ensuring they are accurate and neat and meet required standards
- Undertake secondments to other departments/offices as required
- Deal with basic client queries and requests for information
- Build constructive relationships with other team members
- Keep an accurate and effective record of own time
- Use technical knowledge while working on client assignments
- Develop an understanding of the different services offered by the firm and cross sell these services when opportunities arise
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Benefits
- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Annual paid CSR day
- Medicash scheme
- Life Assurance scheme
- Company social events
- Dress for diary
Company Culture
We strongly encourage networking with other professionals and potential new clients as well as taking part in social events with colleagues across the firm. Community involvement is a big part of the culture at the firm and you will be given opportunities to take part in fundraising activities too.
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