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Jumpstart Your Career with Duncan & Toplis!
Looking to kickstart your career in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? Duncan & Toplis is one of the UK’s largest independent accountants and business advisers. Celebrating our 100-year anniversary in 2025, we are on course for a period of growth. Our vision to be the team that clients always choose to work with and where talented people belong remains at the forefront and guides everything we do.
Unlock Your Potential
We nurture talent and provide ambitious individuals with the tools to succeed. Our commitment to professional and personal growth is matched by our core values: Trust, Partnership, and Inclusivity. If you’re a proactive self-starter who thrives on challenges, has a hunger for learning, and is eager to make an impact, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.
As a graduate trainee accountant, you will be enrolled on a three-year training contract for a fully funded level seven apprenticeship. You will be supported by your team to carry out the initial preparation of client accounts and assist with audits where necessary. You will also prepare tax computations, opening balance agreements, engagement letters, and general administration as required, while studying to achieve your professional qualification.
Joining our team means gaining hands-on experience in our Business Services, Tax, and Assurance hubs. This diverse learning plan gives you a well-rounded understanding of the industry, helping you discover the right career path for you. You’ll sharpen your analytical and research skills, take ownership of meaningful tasks, and develop a proactive mindset — with the support you need to thrive.
Communication is key at Duncan & Toplis. You’ll learn to explain complex financial information with confidence. We value your growth as much as you do, and we’re here to help you succeed every step of the way.
Your Path to Success
Joining us as an ACA Trainee, the minimum qualification we require is a degree at 2:1 or equivalent. You should be ambitious, outgoing, and ready to start your career in accountancy, with the ability to manage a busy workload and meet strict deadlines. It would be advantageous to have some of the following skills, but we welcome all applicants to join our talented team:
* Good verbal and written communication
* Time management to balance work and study
* Collaborative to work effectively as part of a wider team
What does this role involve?
As an ACA Trainee, you will work as part of a team to deliver client work to your direct line manager within specified deadlines and in a format compliant with Duncan & Toplis practice standards. You will develop and maintain the professional competencies necessary to provide a high-quality service to clients, contributing to the company’s reputation, strength and success. Deadlines will require flexibility to ensure service delivery aligns with the company’s culture and core values. You will maintain fairness, equality, diversity, and inclusivity in everything you do, be a team player with a positive attitude, and possess suitable IT skills.
What to expect?
We want ambitious individuals looking to start their career in accountancy.
During the first twelve months of the course, you’ll learn the fundamental principles of accountancy and how they relate to financial management within a business. This includes accounting, assurance, business and finance, law, management information and taxation principles. As you progress, you’ll study these principles in greater detail with opportunities to specialise. The qualification includes a minimum of 450 days of practical work experience, which will be completed while you are employed with us.
The ACA qualification will grant membership to the ICAEW, a database of trusted chartered accountants. The association will support your career, help expand your skills, and keep you up to date with the latest financial developments.
Duncan & Toplis provides full support toward both professional and personal development, with opportunities to work with senior industry professionals while obtaining a well-respected qualification.
Why Duncan & Toplis?
We offer flexible working arrangements that balance professional and personal life. You’ll split your time between the office and your studies, ensuring a smooth transition into your career.
Our benefits package includes mental health support, volunteering opportunities, and a discretionary Christmas bonus, designed to make your experience rewarding and meaningful.
Join Us
Our interview process includes an online aptitude and ability test, followed by a Teams interview. Successful candidates will receive offers for a January 2026 start. Applications close on Friday 24th October 2025.
The GIA test will be issued to candidates who are pre-shortlisted during the week commencing 27th October.
In-person assessments will be conducted for those who progress to the final shortlist in our Loughborough office during weeks of 10/11 and 17/11.
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow with Duncan & Toplis—apply now!
Candidate details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Accounting/Auditing
* Industries: Accounting
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