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Closing Date: 09/06/2024

Location/Division: Edinburgh

 We have an exciting opportunity to join our Chartered Accountant training programme in August 2024, with one position available in our Edinburgh office. The position will initially be offered on a five-year fixed-term training contract. Throughout this journey, we provide continuous support and mentoring to facilitate a smooth and enjoyable transition from school or college to professional life.

During your training contract, you will be:

•  Given the opportunity early on to work on a variety of clients, ranging from owner-managed businesses to major family-owned and multinational companies and not-for-profit organisations
• There are opportunities to work in different business areas within our full-service client offering
• Developing your business advisory skills through our HL Training Academy
• Covering a variety of tasks, enabling you to grow personally as well as professionally
• Working in a busy, high-performing teams, constantly learning from those around you as part of your on-the-job training
• Assist with work on grant audits.
• Support grant audit team on administration tasks – preparing files and collecting initial audit documents from clients.
• Establish sample sizes, where appropriate, and select samples from data supplied from clients.
• Liaise with clients to collect documentary evidence on the sample of costs for review
• Going out as part of the team on your first audit, leading assignments, coaching, and developing colleagues, attending client meetings or preparing reports for presentation to clients.
• Given study and exam leave to ensure you pass your exams
• Supported throughout your training contract, both financially and by people who have successfully completed the ICAS qualification

 What we are looking for:

• Four A or B passes at Higher level (or equivalent). These must include English and Maths and preferably achieved within the same academic year. Or HNC/D or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and oral
• A demonstrable interest in business and financial issues
• A well-developed sense of client service
• Excellent attention to detail
• A proactive and analytical approach to problem-solving
• Demonstrates a committed and determined attitude towards work and achieving the ICAS qualification.

 What you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• 31 days holiday per year & Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Generous pension contribution and life insurance scheme
• Continuous training and support via The Henderson Loggie Training Academy
• Birthday gift and Perkbox – discounts on supermarket, travel, retail, leisure and much more
• Professional Subscriptions
• Team and office wide social activities
• Enhanced paid leave (Maternity/Paternity/ Adoption/Bereavement & Compassionate Leave & Company Sick Pay)

In addition, you will share our values, be approachable and able to work collaboratively and demonstrate a desire to contribute to the ongoing success of the firm.  

The start date for this position is 12 August 2024.