[ref. c52510422] Accounting, Advisory & Compliance Solutions School Leaver - September 2025 - Milton Keynes - Graduate Prospects

As a school leaver apprentice here's what will await you during your four

• year training contract: The role of an Associate Client Advisor is to ensure accurate and timely preparation of statutory financial statements for a range of UK and international clients.

We are now operating a hybrid working model, so as a trainee you will split your time between working from home, visiting the office, client sites when required or studying for your professional exams.

• Learn how to use accounting software and systems in order to prepare financial statements for clients' year end requirements;
• Develop an understanding of financial statements and the nature of our clients' business.
• Develop your accounting and business knowledge and understanding whilst working with the team to prepare financial statements and supporting files.
• Review and analyse clients' financial information; and iXBRL tagging.

• Manage your own client portfolio;
• Self-review your own work, ensuring minimal review points are raised by managers;
• Be involved in more complex financial reporting;
• Have confident knowledge of accounting standards and best practice financial reporting processes which you apply to a given set of year end financial statements.

You will train them, review their work and support them through their studies.

• On track or have obtained A-levels, BTEC or equivalent qualifications.

• Deep curiosity to learn new things and is naturally inquisitive;
• The ability to think critically solve problems and share knowledge with others;
• A commitment to self-development and learning;
• Strong sense of ownership of duties and high levels of responsibility to deliver on promises;
• Always looks to try their best in all they do and always looking for ways to improve;
• Enjoys meeting and engaging with new people with an underlying respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity;
• Works well under pressure and have a positive ‘can-do' attitude if faced with challenging situations;
• Excellent time management skills;
• A willingness to travel and adhere to our flexible working environment.

Fully funded professional qualification for this role: Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)/ Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) Additional qualification(s): Level 4 & Level 7 apprenticeship Our supportive culture includes coaching, mentorship, and one-on-one guidance.

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