School Leaver Trainee Accountant - ACA & ACA/CTA - 2026 Start
Apply for the School Leaver Trainee Accountant – ACA & ACA/CTA – starting 2026 at Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants.
What’s it like at Bishop Fleming? We are a dynamic audit, accounting, tax and advisory business recognised as a Great Place to Work‑Certified™ and a Best Workplace™ for Women.
What You’ll Gain With Us
* Tailored Training: Level 7 Accountancy / Taxation Professional Apprenticeship with dedicated training and development.
* Partnered with ICAEW: Learning partner with ICAEW providing support and guidance throughout the apprenticeship.
* Globally‑Recognised Qualification: Completion of ACA or ACA/CTA qualification to launch a globally recognised career.
* Hands‑On Learning: Real experience in Audit, Accounting or Tax teams from day one.
* Diverse Client Base: Work with ambitious clients across a range of industries.
Our Opportunities
As part of the apprenticeship programme you will choose one of two streams: the fast‑growing Audit department or the Launchpad Scheme with rotations across Accountancy, Audit and Tax teams before settling into a department. As your experience grows the level of responsibility increases.
You will study for the ACA qualification, supported through professional and personal development. You are also encouraged to contribute to business development, CSR, diversity initiatives and social activities, helping you to grow into a technical expert and potential future leader.
Qualifications
* 3 A Levels (or equivalent) with minimum grades of BBC/112 (280) UCAS points.
* 9 GCSEs 9‑5 (A*‑C) with at least Grade 6 (B) in Maths and English.
How To Apply
Submit your CV via our career site, detailing all qualifications, subjects, grades, and your preferred office location. We value authenticity and do not condone AI‑generated responses, but you may use AI to refine your own thoughts.
Successful candidates must live within a commutable distance of the chosen office; relocation support is not provided.
Contact & Diversity
Questions? Connect with our team at any stage; find our contact details on our website. We welcome applicants seeking flexibility, including part‑time working to accommodate family, study or other responsibilities. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential.
As part of our recruitment and compliance, we conduct background checks on successful applicants, including reference verification, right‑to‑work checks and, where applicable, DBS checks.
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