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Description
Want a career in accountancy that sets you apart? Bishop Fleming is a dynamic audit, accounting, tax and advisory business. Our strength lies in our people and the relationships they build with our clients and each other. We are Great Place to Work-Certified and ranked as a Best Workplace for Women.
What You’ll Gain With Us
Joining Bishop Fleming means unlocking a range of enriching opportunities:
* Tailored Training: The Level 7 Accountancy / Taxation Professional Apprenticeship promises a fulfilling journey, offering tailored training and development opportunities.
* Partnered with ICAEW: As an esteemed partner in learning with ICAEW, you’ll receive excellent support and guidance throughout your apprenticeship.
* Globally-Recognised Qualification: Achieve the recognised ACA or ACA/CTA qualification as part of our apprenticeship programme, opening doors to a globally-recognised career.
* Hands-On Learning: Dive into valuable hands-on experience in our Audit, Accounting, or Tax teams right from the start, allowing you to make a significant impact early in your career.
* Diverse Client Base: Be part of our remarkable growth story, working with ambitious and inspiring clients across diverse industries.
Our Opportunities
As part of our apprenticeship programme, you’ll have the opportunity to join one of two streams. You will either join our largest and fastest growing Audit department where you’ll be gaining hands on experience with clients from day one, or you’ll experience rotations as part of our Launchpad Scheme working in our Accountancy, Audit and Tax teams before settling into a department. Either way, you’ll work with a wide array of sectors and your level of responsibility will grow with your experience.
Recognised as an ICAEW Partner in Learning, you will study for the ACA qualification, enabling you to become a chartered accountant. You will be supported to complete a wide range of professional and personal development over the course of the programme to aid your future career development.
But it’s not all about work. Our trainees are encouraged to contribute through business development activities and initiatives such as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), diversity, sports and social activities. This helps you develop into technical experts and potential future leaders of our business.
We are known for a refreshingly people-focused culture. We were ranked 11th in the Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025 and have an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
Ready to Shine? How to Apply
If you’re enthusiastic and motivated with excellent communication skills, we want to hear from you! Our entry requirements include:
* 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, and grades, as well as your preferred office location.
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Please note that if successful in joining us as an Apprentice, you’ll need to live within a commutable distance of the office you join. Relocation assistance is not provided.
Equal Opportunity & Recruitment
We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone is given equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated fairly with respect for differences.
As part of our recruitment process, we carry out background checks on all successful applicants. These checks will include verification of references, confirmation of right to work in the UK, and, where applicable, a DBS check. Further details will be provided during the recruitment process.
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