Trainee Accountant - Graduate Scheme

• Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
• Earnings: £25000.00 to £25000.00

Kick-start Your Professional Career

Join Ellacotts and build a rewarding career in accountancy while studying towards a professional qualification through our Employer funded or apprenticeship programmes. You'll gain hands-on experience, work directly with clients, and receive the support, training and opportunities needed to develop into a trusted adviser.

What You'll Do

• Prepare accounts from client records and information.
• Assist with VAT returns, tax returns and other financial reports.
• Build strong client relationships and communicate professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Support colleagues with client work and administrative tasks.
• Attend training and work towards achieving your professional qualification.
• Attend client sites where required.

Choose Your Career Path

Accounts & Audit

Work with entities of all sizes, from large corporations to owner-managed businesses, alongside not-for-profits such as charities and academies. You'll gain exposure to audits, client-facing work and a broad range of industries, with opportunities to visit clients across the UK.

Private Client

Support private individuals, families and businesses with their accounting and taxation affairs. This role combines technical expertise with outstanding client service, helping clients navigate complex financial matters while building trusted long-term relationships.

What We're Looking For

We're proud of our values, we live and breathe them every day. We’re looking for people who’s own personal values align with ours. Ellacotts Core Values are:

• Focused – Building solid positive professional and personal client relationships by providing excellent client service. We are friendly, helpful and enjoy the work that we do..
• Teamwork – Valuing and working with each other with mutual respect in a positive, collaborative and approachable environment. We empower people and give them personal responsibility, leading by example.
• Integrity – Doing the right thing. We are trustworthy, honest and comply with professional, quality and ethical standards.
• Enthusiastic – Being the best and enjoying what we do. We celebrate success, inspire others and are fully engaged.
• Progressive – Making a difference and challenging the status quo. We challenge what we do and how we do it, ensuring our clients receive the latest and best possible advice or services.

Entry Requirements

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification).

Essential Requirements

• Right to work in the UK.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to travel to client sites when required.
• Living within commuting distance of the office.

Build your future with Ellacotts and make an impact from day one.