Accounting
School Leaver Programme, Accountancy - Salisbury
S&W
Location
Salisbury
Salary
Competitive
Level
Level 4 – Higher
Qualification
Level 7
Start date
1 September 2027
Minimum grades
GCSE English Language and Maths Grade 5+, 112 UCAS points in top three A Levels
About the role
As part of our Business Outsourcing Services team, you will be working with clients and their finance teams or bookkeepers, helping them with their year-end accounts, management accounts, bookkeeping, VAT returns and cloud accounting software support. You will build valuable client experience, developing the knowledge and skills needed to be a trusted business adviser. Progression within this team is fast, with responsibility from an early stage. By the second year, you will be taking on a more senior role and helping to supervise the new intake of trainees.
Requirements
Be committed to working towards the Level 4 Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), a Level 7 professional qualification. A Level: Predicted or obtained minimum 112 UCAS points in top three A Levels (or equivalent), excluding General Studies. GCSE: Minimum Grade 5 (or equivalent), in English Language and Maths. No previous experience in accountancy, finance or professional services is required. You'll be someone who is curious, eager to learn and open to new challenges, enjoys working with others and building positive relationships, has a keen eye for detail and enjoys solving problems, is proactive and looks for ways to make a positive contribution, and takes ownership of their development and is motivated to achieve their goals.
Skills
BookkeepingAccountingVAT returnsCloud accounting softwareClient relationship managementProblem-solvingAttention to detailTeam collaboration
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 5
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 5
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade 112 UCAS points in top three
Essential
Professional Qualification · Associate of Accounting Technicians (AAT) · Grade Level 4
Essential
Professional Qualification · Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) · Grade Level 7
Training & development
You'll be supported throughout your qualification journey with a leading UK training provider, dedicated study time and practical experience that complements your learning. You'll study towards the Associate of Tax Technicians (ATT) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) professional qualifications. You'll join as part of a cohort and benefit from a strong support network that includes experienced colleagues, a buddy and the Learning & Development team. Internal training will be provided by the professional services learning and development team.
Future prospects
Develop knowledge and skills needed to be a trusted business adviser. Gain exposure to a variety of clients, industries and experiences. Build client experience and confidence with senior members of staff. Achieve professional qualifications in AAT Level 4 and ACCA Level 7.
Company benefits
Fully funded training towards professional qualifications, Competitive salary, Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Pension contribution, Generous holiday package, Option to purchase additional holiday, Cycle to work scheme, Season ticket loan, Eye care support, Shared parental leave
Things to consider
Only one application can be made to any programme in a recruitment season. If unsuccessful, you'll need to wait until the following recruitment season to reapply. Reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the application process.