About us
Blick Rothenberg are a leading tax, audit, accountancy and business advisory firm founded on personal integrity and technical expertise. Our teams work seamlessly to provide advice throughout the life cycle of our clients. Our partner-led approach ensures that our clients receive an excellent service from a team of high-quality people who combine technical expertise with personal integrity. Our ethos is reflected in the way that we work with our clients, taking the time to understand their business and invest in the relationship to ensure that we can provide the best advice possible. We want success for our people, our clients and for our business.
In order to help preserve this winning formula, to bring it to life with our new joiners and to explain it to our clients, we have articulated our approach through the values of Collaboration, Authenticity Respect and being Dynamic. You can read more about our values here.
Blick Rothenberg is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce across all levels by building a culture that's genuinely inclusive, a culture where everyone can fulfil their potential and can be themselves.
We seek to attract smart talented people from the widest talent pool as well as those that reflect the diversity of the communities we live and work in.
BR supports flexible working (BRighter working) which aims to allow you to balance your life with the needs of colleagues and the high expectations of our clients.
You can find out more about our approach to Inclusion and Diversity here – Inclusion & Diversity - Blick Rothenberg
The role
Our Financial Services team has a deep knowledge of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations, sector-specific tax issues and structuring considerations. The team work with approximately 250 regulated clients. They provide hedge fund managers, private equity and venture capital managers, wealth managers and advisory firms, with advice to help them establish and grow their business.
We can advise regulated firms on legal structures regarding the relationships between the funds they manage and the ways that the managers are remunerated. Equally, we know that the personal tax of those managers is often complex due to these same remuneration policies, and we are well placed to advise on this too.
This Apprenticeship will see you supporting clients from the Financial Services industry with Outsourced Accountancy tasks such as bookkeeping, preparation of management accounts, account reconciliation, completion of VAT returns and reconciliation, payroll processing, arranging bank payments and liaising with the wider accounts team. You could also manage ad hoc queries from clients and work directly with HMRC.
This role will see you complete the AAT Level 3 & 4, and you may have to opportunity to continue on to complete the ACCA/ACA following successful completion.
This role will start in September 2026.
Key accountabilities
When you join Blick Rothenberg as an Associate, you gain much more than a qualification. You join the Blick Rothenberg culture and way of life. You will enjoy early responsibility and will find our business to be friendly and our working environment to be both lively and stimulating.
In addition to you training with our external training provider, we run regular in-house technical training courses as well as practical personal development training such as communication, teamwork, and transition to the workplace.
Skills & experience
For us, the personal attributes of each of our colleagues are what makes us authentic in the marketplace.
We look for people who:
* Can collaborate with peers but can also bring their own voice to the table.
* Are dynamic in their approach and respectful of other people's opinions.
* Want to work in a medium-sized firm such as ours.
* Are inquisitive and enjoy learning new concepts.
To get the job that you'll love you will:
* Be on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a minimum of 112 UCAS points from your A-levels (or equivalent).
* The right to work in the UK from your start date.
Other
Azets
Blick Rothenberg are a part of Azets, an award-winning firm of Accountants and Business Advisors operating across the UK, Ireland, Nordics and the USA. Azets have over 9,000 employees and have seen dramatic growth in recent years. Being part of Azets allows Blick Rothenberg to continue to deliver the high quality, partner-led service, but with greater resource that being part of a larger business provides.
Recruitment Process
Applications close Wednesday 18th March.
To understand our recruitment process, please visit:Early Careers Recruitment Process - Blick Rothenberg
Reasonable Adjustments
Our early careers team are here to support you throughout the recruitment process. In confidence, we can discuss the individual support and adjustments you may need and there will be an opportunity to note any adjustments on the application form.
Our Benefits at a Glance
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays - time to focus on you
* Financial security: Life assurance, financial coaching
* Health & wellbeing: 24/7 GP access, mental health support, eye care, flu vaccinations
* Lifestyle perks: Employee discount platform, holiday trading, cycle-to-work scheme, home & tech purchase scheme, season ticket loan
* Additional cover options: Critical illness cover, travel insurance, dental insurance, health assessments
* Giving back: Volunteer with our Charity of the Year
Job Reference: EC02103