Graduate Grants Trainee

Henderson Loggie is an independent firm that places its people at the heart of its success. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where our team members can grow, develop, and make a meaningful impact. With a wide range of professional services, we leverage the diverse expertise of our staff to ensure that our clients receive top-tier advice.

Our vision is to be the first choice in Scotland, as a place to work and for our services to owner-managed businesses. Along with this, our purpose is to help our teams and our clients achieve their potential, to create wealth for the local economy now and to leave a legacy for the future in the communities where we are located. We hope that by achieving this, there are opportunities for everyone to succeed.

We are excited to offer a position in our Graduate Training Programme 2025 for a Graduate Grants Trainee. This is a three-year fixed-term contract which provides the opportunity to pursue the ACCA qualification. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated individual eager to study for a professional qualification and build a rewarding career in a leading professional practice.

You will work well under pressure and be strong at communicating with people from a variety of backgrounds.

**Main Responsibilities include**:
Providing support to the Grants Team:

- Assist with work on grant audits.
- Support grant audit team on administration tasks - preparing files and collecting grant audit documents from clients. Establish sample sizes, where appropriate, and select samples from data supplied from clients.
- Liaise with clients to collect documentary evidence on the sample of costs for review
- Conduct fieldwork onsite at client premises or remotely, as required.
- Assist on queries on grant claims and refer on to grant manager, keeping them up to date on progress.
- Action all review points to ensure all are cleared.
- Attend relevant training courses, as required.
- Excellent communication skills - both written and oral
- IT literate and comfortable using Microsoft packages
- A demonstrable interest in business and financial issues
- A well-developed sense of client service
- Excellent attention to detail
- A proactive and analytical approach to problem solving
- Works well under pressure and rises to a challenge

**What you can expect**:

- A competitive salary
- 31 days holiday per year
- Enhanced paid leave (Maternity/Paternity/ Adoption/Bereavement & Compassionate Leave & Company Sick Pay)
- Sponsorship through the ACCA qualification
- Paid Study & Exam leave
- Generous pension contribution and life insurance scheme
- Continuous training and support via The Henderson Loggie Training Academy
- Birthday gift and Perkbox - discounts on supermarket, travel, retail, leisure and much more
- Team and office wide social activities

In addition, you will share our values, be approachable and able to work collaboratively, and demonstrate a desire to contribute to the ongoing success of the firm.

**Henderson Loggie is an Equal Opportunities Employer**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Graduate
Contract length: 36 months

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Financial planning services
- Life insurance
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/02/2025