We have a fantastic opportunity for you to start your career in an accountancy practice, by completing a Graduate Apprenticeship in Accounting.
The Graduate Apprenticeship in BA (Hons) Accounting is an accredited work-based learning programme. This funded training opportunity lasts 5 years in total and on successful completion of the course, you will attain a BA (Hons) in Accounting as well as your Accounting qualification.
THE FIRM
Thomson Cooper in an independent firm of Accountants and Business Advisors operating across Central Scotland with offices in Dunfermline and Edinburgh. We have grown from our small beginnings to now having 8 partners and over 100 staff. In recent years our client portfolio has grown significantly, offering all accountancy services from tax advice to debt solutions, for a variety of clients in various sectors.
THE TEAM
At Thomson Cooper we nurture talent and offer training and development opportunities to ensure we get the best from our people. Working in smaller teams helps us maintain personal relationships and our values are at the heart of everything we do.
THE ROLE
We have opportunities in both our Dunfermline and Edinburgh offices, you will gain experience over the course of the five years in various aspects of professional accountancy in practice which can include:
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual. Ideally you will have achieved (or expect to achieve by August 2026) a minimum of BBBB Highers at first sitting or equivalent A levels. You will need to have a minimum of a B pass in Nat 5 Mathematics and English. During the selection process, we will be looking for you to be able to demonstrate:
We will also consider applications from individuals who have some practice experience already and are looking to start their studies and progress their career in accountancy.
THE BENEFITS
Please send your CV together with a covering letter or email, stating why this role interests you to: recruitment@thomsoncooper.com
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