Accounting Apprenticeship

Job Description

Are you thinking about your options after college or school?  Are you looking to become a qualified accountant? If university is not for you then why not start working towards a professional qualification whilst working at a leading professional services firm, gaining valuable experience and earning a salary.

Begbies Traynor is the market leader in business rescue and recovery supporting financially distressed businesses with turnaround, restructuring and closure options.

We have an exciting opportunity available to work in our Stoke office within our Corporate Restructuring and Recovery Team with support being provided to achieve a professional accountancy qualification.

What will you do?

Study for your AAT with the option of continuing towards becoming a qualified accountant and during this time you will

• Gain practical experience and valuable skills whilst bringing your studies to life
• Be part of a team supporting the day-to-day operations and functions and get involved in interesting cases
• Use your insights and skills to analyse financial information, prepare statutory reports and documents
• Communicate with key stakeholders, such as Accountants and Solicitors on formal insolvency matters
• Gain knowledge and experience of dealing with limited companies in financial distress from a wide range of industries and sectors
• Be predominantly based in our Stoke office with a supportive team around you, occasionally working out on site and other offices

What will we do?

We’re a growing and ambitious company and we’re looking for people who can help shape our future. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.  We do this by

• Supporting you to fast track your career and cover the costs of your study to achieve your professional qualifications
• Provide on-the job training and exposure to a wide range of industries and experiences
• Regularly check in to make sure you’re meeting your personal goals
• Help you grow by supporting you to learn new skills, build technical knowledge alongside your professional development
• Give you the opportunity to build your network across our Group and make a difference be being part of our Colleague Networks who drive change
• Provide a competitive salary and benefits package

What we are looking for

We are looking for the following from a candidate:

• Desire to work in a professional services environment
• Ability to communicate well with both colleagues and external parties
• Natural curiosity and desire to solve problems
• Confidence when completing new tasks 
• Self-motivation and ability to combine study and work
• 3 A-levels or equivalent at A* to C (obtained or predicted)
• 9 to 4 in Maths and English at GCSE or equivalent

Are you interested?

If you’re interested in kick starting your career at a leading professional services firm, then please get in touch, to apply all you need to do is…

• Upload your CV - in your CV we’re looking to learn about any qualifications you have, any work experience and your passions, interests and hobbies.
• Briefly tell us why you’d be excited to join our team.

We’d love to hear from you!