Graduate Accounts Trainee (ICAS or ACCA) - Inverness - September 2026
Are you looking to start your career in Accounts? We’re seeking ambitious individuals from all backgrounds to join our team as a trainee, studying towards the ICAS or ACCA qualification.
Who we welcome
We recognise that talent comes from different paths, so we encourage applications from recent graduates or career changers. We do not expect applicants to have any prior relevant work experience.
About the programme
Our training contract takes three years to complete with full support and access to first‑class tuition centres.
If you’re AAT Level 4 qualified, you will be eligible for exemptions, otherwise we ask for all trainees to complete the full ICAS/ACCA. We believe that studying alongside a cohort gives you the best chance of exam success.
Key dates to apply
Applications close on 31 May 2026
Your role and development
Your growth doesn’t just come from exams, and it comes from valuable work experience and real‑world learning.
You’ll work in a friendly and progressive environment in a client‑facing, fast‑paced role which includes advisory elements and often deals with high‑profile clients.
The work is varied and ranges from typical year‑end compliance through to ad‑hoc advisory and project work. The client base is a mix of sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, limited liability partnerships, trusts and smaller private charities.
The role would include (but is not limited to) the following, within agreed deadlines:
* Preparing management accounts, including reconciling all key account balances and tailoring the presentation specific to each client
* Assisting and advising clients on issues in their accounting systems, including software migration
* Agreeing and executing payment runs on clients’ behalf using a variety of online banking platforms
* Preparing VAT and Intrastat returns
* Preparation of year‑end financial statements
* Carrying out and reviewing ad‑hoc tasks such as cash flows, budgets and information for third parties
* Maintaining relationships with clients and taking ownership of projects and tasks as appropriate
* Processing work on Xero, and other accounting software
We’ll support you every step of the way through mentorship, structured training, and our off‑site trainee programmes as well as regular social events.
What you’ll need
* 2:1 undergraduate degree (expected or obtained) in any discipline
* A minimum of 120 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels (or equivalent), excluding General Studies and AS Levels.
* A minimum of 6 (or B) in GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent).
We welcome applications from candidates who are AAT qualified.
What we’ll offer you
* Profit‑sharing scheme (approx. £1,000 per year)
* Generous annual leave & flexible work arrangements
* Contributory pension plan (5% salary match)
Work life balance & wellbeing
* Buddy scheme and/or line manager support
* Agile working policy (up to three days working from home, however in your first few months we do encourage up to 4 days in the office to reap the benefits of training around your managers and colleagues)
* Health assessments, GP access, & cancer screenings
* Access to mental health & wellbeing resources
Personal development and belonging
* Mentorship & career progression opportunities
* Participation in our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) programme
* Volunteer to join one of our People networks for example Accessibility, Cultural Heritage, Faith, LGBTQ+, Social Mobility and Women
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