ACA Graduate Trainee role level 7 apprenticeship

Company: Vardey Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Dorchester
Job Description:

ACA Trainee Graduate Apprenticeship

Location: Dorchester – West Dorset | Salary: £20,000-£24,000. Full training and study support for ACA.

We are a high‑end accountancy practice and corporate finance boutique. The role offers exposure to year‑end accountancy, taxation, management information, financing advice, and corporate finance advisory.

Role Overview

From day one you will be engaged with a wide variety of clients and will take responsibility for accounts preparation, statutory accounts, tax planning/computations, and general office administration. You will also gain exposure to management accounting, forecasting and budgeting, and work alongside directors advising on M&A, corporate finance and founder exit planning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accounts preparation
  • Statutory accounts
  • Tax planning and computations
  • General office administration
  • Management accounting, forecasting and budgeting
  • Support directors on M&A, corporate finance and exit planning

Qualifications

  • Graduate – 2.1 or above in any degree discipline
  • A‑level passes A-C ideally in 3 subjects
  • Grade B (level 6) or above in GCSE English and Maths
  • Valid right to work in the UK
  • Full, clean driving licence

Desired Attributes

Strong interpersonal skills, analytical ability, problem‑solving, initiative, commitment to learning, strong academic background, and a readiness to hit the ground running in a busy environment.

Benefits

  • Fully funded ACA Level 7 apprenticeship training programme
  • Tuition provided by a leading training provider (e.g. Kaplan)
  • Study support and paid study leave
  • Mentorship and coaching by highly skilled, ACA‑qualified accountants
  • Valuable experience in mergers and acquisitions
  • Excellent Poundbury location in West Dorset
  • Convenient, free local parking20 days holiday
  • Living and working by the sea in an area of outstanding natural beauty

Additional Information

Applications will be considered via Vardey Recruitment.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026