ACA Graduate Trainee

Type: Graduate
Region: London

Job Description

ACA Graduate Trainee- August Start

As one of our ACA trainees, you play a major part in our ongoing success story. From the start of your contract, you will be entrusted with real client assignments and real responsibilities, gaining valuable experience whilst receiving support for your professional qualification.

The Organisation-

WMT is a trusted advisor, providing a broad range of audit and assurance, accounting, tax, and business advice services. We work with many business types including owners and directors, trustees, and private individuals, to help them run effectively and achieve their goals.

WMT is a progressive, supportive, and friendly environment, allowing you to flourish in your career. You will gain practical skills and experience and be supported to discover where your personal strengths and interests lie, creating a firm foundation for your future career, and providing opportunity to gain experience within the wider firm.

What we provide-

A fully funded 3-year training package including:

ACA tuition and revision courses, including exams, provided through a leading accountancy training organisation

Paid study leave

A friendly and supportive environment which encourages team-work and knowledge-sharing

Regular development reviews, mentoring and on-the-job training

A comprehensive range of technical skills in accounting and taxation

Experience and knowledge of a range of business services and clients of different types and sizes, enabling your development

Practical and interpersonal skills including problem-solving, customer service, and business advice skills to help you become a well-rounded professional advisor

Regular salary reviews

Trainee responsibilities-

Complete the ACA qualification over a 3-year period

In addition to your paid study leave, you should be prepared to study in your own time to make sure you get the most from your training and achieve exam success

Work with your line manager to identify your development needs and interests and formulate a set of personal objectives and a development plan to help you achieve your goals

Essential requirements-

2:1 degree in any subject

3 A Level passes equivalent or above to 120 UCAS points

GCSE passes including Grade B or above in both Maths and English Language

A natural affinity with numbers

Sound written and verbal English communication skills

Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines

Able to work with accuracy and focus, even under pressure

Self-motivated with an interest in business and finance

Experience of using Outlook, Excel and Word

In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK

Application and selection process-

We are inviting applications for our 2024 intake. This position is offered under a level 7 apprenticeship.

To apply, please email your CV to careers@wmtllp.com , outlining your motivations for undertaking the traineeship. We may ask you for further information by email, before progressing your application.

The selection process will consist of an online aptitude test initially, followed by one or more interviews including in-person interviews at our St Albans offices.