Trainee Accountant

Our Finance Graduate Programme is a three-year Programme where graduates will get the opportunity to live and breathe finance and learn the foundations for a career in accounting & finance. Graduates will rotate through a number of roles within the Management Accounts team including accounts payable, accounts receivable and billing, developing knowledge of accounting principles, balance sheet reconciliations, management accounts, financial reporting and financial controls.

During the three years you will be able to complete your CIMA or ACCA professional qualification, assisted by our funded professional study package and with guidance from our current and recently qualified trainees. As a result, you will develop technical accounting and commercial skills, whilst gaining practical experience and receiving on-the-job training to complement the theoretical knowledge gained from your professional studies.

Our finance department incorporates a range of disciplines including management accounts, statutory reporting, tax compliance, data analytics, business partnering, financial planning & analysis and financial control, and so creates opportunities to continue a career at AJ Bell once qualified.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable work experience at one of the UK’s most respected financial services companies whilst receiving paid time to study for those recognised qualifications.

What we're looking for:

• Keen interest in building your future career in accountancy
• Hard-working and enthusiastic
• 120 UCAS points
• 2:1 or above honours degree

If you think you’ve got what it takes to be a Trainee Accountant at AJ Bell, apply by sending us your full CV and a covering letter detailing why you’re the right person for the role.

About Us:

AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers, to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 503,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £80.3 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.

Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.

Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1200 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For’ for six consecutive years.

There are opportunities for growth and professional development for employees wanting to progress within their career including induction training and our study support scheme which is part of our benefits package.

There is an active programme of social events throughout the year, which are open to all employees.

In return for your hard work you will be entitled to:

• Competitive starting salary
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, increasing up to 31 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Hybrid working policy
• Casual dress code
• Discretionary bi-annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Free shares scheme
• Paid study support for qualifications
• Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme from day one
• Bike loan
• Season ticket loan portal
• Discounted PMI and Dental
• On-site gym and personal trainer led classes
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Free social events and more

AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.