Trainee Accountant – Kickstart Your Career With Us!
?? £20,000–£25,000
?? Banbury | Kettering | Stratford-upon-Avon | Birmingham
Ready to start your career in finance? Join us as a Trainee and get real experience from day one while working towards a fully funded ACA qualification. You'll learn from supportive teammates, work with real clients and build a career you can be proud of.
Your ACA journey usually begins 6–12 months after joining and takes around 36 months, with plenty of support along the way.
What You'll Be Doing
Learn the basics: Prepare client accounts.
Get involved in Tax: Assist with the preparation of Personal Tax and VAT returns
Meet Clients: Liaising with clients at an early stage
Grow: You'll combine exam success with practical learning
Start to Audit : begin to understand the audit cycle
Get Involved : Work across teams on projects, charity events and socials to develop your personal skills too.
Where You Might Work
? Accounts & Audit: Visit different businesses and get involved in real audit work.
?? Agricultural Accounts: Help farms, estates and rural businesses in a supportive specialist team.
?? Tax: Dive into interesting and technical work supporting high-net-worth individuals and businesses.
Why work at Ellacotts
We're one of the largest independent firms with a friendly, supportive culture and clear 2030 vision. We've entered the Best Companies Top 100 mid-size table and continue to invest in people, learning and wellbeing. Flexible, hybrid working through our Flex-E approach is part of how we operate, alongside regular firm socials, volunteering and community initiatives.
What You'll Need
Minimum A-levels or equivalent
Ability to commute to one of our offices
Driving licence & access to a vehicle
Right to work in the UK
Willingness to occasionally work outside usual hours
Who You Are
?? Focused
?? A team player
? Honest & professional
?? Enthusiastic about learning
?? Keen to grow and try new things
What You'll Get in Return
We want you to feel supported, valued, and excited to grow your career here. You'll get:
?? Fully funded ACA qualification
?? Paid study leave + dedicated training support
?? Pay reviews at key exam milestones — earn more as you progress
?? 22 days holiday + bank holidays
?? A friendly team who'll help you every step of the way
?? Real responsibility early on
?? Regular socials & team events
?? Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
?? Clear progression opportunities across Accounts, Audit or Tax
?? Mentoring, coaching and ongoing development
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