Accounting Graduate Apprenticeship

4 months ago


Dunfermline, United Kingdom Thomson Cooper Full time
Do you have a keen interest in a career in accountancy? Would you like the chance to learn your profession and earn a competitive salary while completing a degree and internationally recognised professional qualification? Do you have strong Higher or A level results?

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to start your career in an accountancy practice, by completing a Graduate Apprenticeship in Accounting.

The Graduate Apprenticeship in BA (Hons) Accounting is an accredited work-based learning programme that combines an honours degree award from Robert Gordon University and the globally recognised Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification. This funded training opportunity lasts 5 years in total and on successful completion of the course, you will attain a BA (Hons) in Accounting as well as your ACCA qualification.

THE FIRM

Thomson Cooper in an independent firm of Accountants and Business Advisors operating across Central Scotland with offices in Dunfermline and Edinburgh. We have grown from our small beginnings to now having 10 partners and over 100 staff. In recent years our client portfolio has grown significantly, offering all accountancy services from tax advice to debt solutions, for a variety of clients in various sectors.

THE TEAM

At Thomson Cooper we nurture talent and offer training and development opportunities to ensure we get the best from our people. Working in smaller teams helps us maintain personal relationships and our values are at the heart of everything we do.

THE ROLE

Based in our Dunfermline office, you will gain experience over the course of the five years in all aspects of professional accountancy in practice including:

Cloud accounting and bookkeeping VAT return preparation Preparation of accounts for SMEs Auditing Corporate and personal tax Management reporting Forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis You will develop your meta-skills in relation to self-management, social intelligence and innovation

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual. Ideally you will have achieved (or expect to achieve by August 2024) a minimum of BBBB Highers at first sitting or equivalent A levels. You will need to have a minimum of a B pass in Nat 5 Mathematics and English. During the selection process, we will be looking for you to be able to demonstrate:

A clear commitment to studying towards a degree in accountancy and professional qualification An enthusiasm for the profession and an understanding of what is involved in a career in accountancy Effective communication skills by listening and asking the right questions That you take pride in your work through accuracy and attention to detail Are a responsible person who is punctual and can work to deadlines You are able to travel to client premises to complete audit/accounts work, following initial training. You are willing to travel to Aberdeen to attend University classes and exams around 6 times per year

We will also consider applications from individuals who have some practice experience already and are looking to start their studies and progress their career in accountancy.

Expected start date is 19 August 2024.

THE BENEFITS

We offer a competitive salary Student Mentoring Programme Career development for motivated individuals Workplace Pension and 3 x Life Cover Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Access to our Reward Gateway Regular one to one meetings to assist your personal development Opportunity to participate in our Healthy Working Lives or ESG Groups

Please send your CV together with a covering letter or email, stating why this role interests you to: recruitment@thomsoncooper.com



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