Location: Derby, UK
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Posted: 2 days ago
Deadline: Open
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An Accounts Advisory Trainee gains hands-on experience in accounting, financial reporting and business advisory while completing professional training toward ACCA Chartered Accountant qualification.
Are you ready to shape your future in accountancy and business advisory? Is university not for you? Are you an enthusiastic A Level student looking to join an accounting firm where you can enjoy a rewarding and progressive career? Or are you a driven graduate looking for your next steps?
Dains are hiring for an Accounts Advisory Trainee to join our Derby office where you will have the opportunity to grow your career in auditing alongside become a qualified ACCA chartered accountant.
Our Accounts Team:
Our team works closely with clients from startups to established companies providing tailored advice on everything from financial reporting and compliance to digital transformation and cloud accounting.
When stepping into your accounts career at Dains, you’ll gain hands-on experience in preparing accounts, understanding business performance, and supporting clients with strategic decisions. You’ll be supported by experts who are passionate about helping you develop your skills and achieve your professional qualifications, all while contributing to real world business solutions.
As an Accounts Advisory Trainee, you’ll begin your journey towards becoming an ACCA qualified Chartered Accountant by studying the AAT qualification, or ACCA if graduated, which will provide you with a strong foundation in finance, accounting, and business.
What You'll Get:
A 3 year structured training programme leading to Chartered Accountant status. (ATT-ACCA)
25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
Smart, flexible and hybrid working options.
Paid professional subscriptions.
Regular personal/professional development reviews.
Paid volunteering days
Regular social events and a supportive, people-focused culture.
Early Careers ‘Kickstart’ payment.
Enrolment into the Dains Academy and access to the Dains Learning platform.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Grade 6 in Maths and English at GCSE level or equivalent.
A minimum of 112 UCAS points or equivalent (Excluding General Studies).
Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship.
About Dains
The Dains Group is a fast growing, independent accountancy practice ranked 22nd in the National Accountancy Age. With over 1000 talented individuals across the UK and Ireland, we're ready to drive growth, make an impact, and excel your career.
At Dains, we believe our people are our greatest asset. As one of the UK’s fastest-growing accountancy groups, we offer a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive environment where ambitious professionals can thrive.
How to apply
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Location: Birmingham, UK
Industry: Accountancy & Professional Services
Success in business is different for everyone and we understand that. Our team is focused on your future and we take time to find out what you want to achieve. Experience tells us that whilst the past is important, and we should make reference to it, the greatest challenges and opportunities for most clients are in the future. Our technically able and energetic team work best with people and business that have a hunger for success. As an owner-managed, independent business ourselves we share this desire and enjoy sharing in our clients long term success. We’ve got a team of specialists with a strong background of working with individuals, owner-managed businesses, not for profit entities and multi-national’s and they are all based in the Midlands. We have a strong sense of culture that resonates with our clients and staff and we are passionate about serving our local community. We are interested in our clients and enjoy the challenge of helping our clients become more successful. We want to make a difference and that’s why some of the region’s best businesses choose us. Life’s too short to live in the past; we’re ready for your future.
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