Hardcastle Burton LLP
Trainee/Apprenticeship Accountant
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Have you considered a career in accountancy? Are you looking for a full-time position which offers you a rewarding and challenging opportunity that will launch your career? We are looking to recruit self-motivated trainees.
About Us
Hardcastle Burton LLP is a Chartered Accountancy firm based in Royston, Hertfordshire. We have a wide range of clients from engineering, construction, agricultural, medical professionals, and scientific research. Our client base includes businesses from South Essex to North Cambridgeshire. Our portfolio includes clients across the spectrum from small medium enterprises (SME’s) to multi-million pound turnovers, charities, pension schemes, and LLPs.
The Opportunity
By joining us as an apprentice Trainee Accountant, you will be able to study for your professional qualifications while also gaining vital hands-on, task-focused work experience in our busy, growing, multi-disciplinary practice.
We are a forward-thinking partnership with a focus on embracing new technologies to improve our service offering. You will be exposed to data analytics within audit, open banking technologies, and cloud computing alongside exposure to developments in AI as it becomes an increasingly relevant part of the profession. You will have this experience while continuing to develop the critical thinking, communication, and professional judgement that AI cannot replace.
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Qualifications
A Level Applicants
If you join us after leaving college or sixth form, you will work towards your AAT Level 3 & 4 qualifications via a level 3 and 4 Apprenticeship, this will take around 36 months to complete. After completion of your training at AAT level, the firm will then support you through your ACA or ACCA studies.
- Minimum of 3 A levels at least grades BBB or above or equivalent business-related vocational qualification
- Maths and English Language at GCSE at grade 6. Equivalent qualifications will be considered.
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Graduate Applicants
To join us as a graduate, you will need a minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline. As part of the role, you will work towards achieving your ACCA or ACA Level 7 qualification.
Key Skills Required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated, hardworking, flexible, and reliable
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Enthusiastic and driven to complete professional development
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
- Ambitious
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Company Pension
- Training
- 23 Days Annual Leave
- Company Sick Pay (after probation)
- Team and Company Events
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team and being paid to earn a qualification in accountancy, please submit your CV together with a cover letter. Please ensure you enclose full details of academic qualifications (including predicted results where applicable).
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