Trainee Accountants
Your career in accountancy could start with us. We offer a tailored training programme, on the job training and fully paid study leave in one of the region’s most successful training practices.
We have an outstanding team of staff, providing excellent service to our clients. Each year we have a number of opportunities for ambitious team players, who thrive on challenge and want to get involved in all aspects of business advisory and accountancy services to join our team.
Our proven tailored training programme gives on the job training, fully paid study leave and all the support you need on your career path. With a varied client base and an extensive range of services, there are opportunities to progress and specialise within our accountancy, tax, and audit teams.
Graduates
Achieved or on target for a 2:1 degree in accountancy or a similar relevant business degree, have 3 A levels or equivalent qualifications and a minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English and looking to begin your career as a Chartered Accountant?
We offer a training contract and study package, studying towards the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) ACA professional qualification and a competitive salary.
For proven training, experience and expertise in all areas of accountancy, variety and opportunity within our 80 strong team, join us.
Our Graduate Training Programme 2025 is now open. Please apply below.
Undergraduate Placements
As an undergraduate studying accountancy or a relevant business degree, you can apply to begin our standard training programme during a 9-12 month placement as part of your studies. You will have the opportunity of returning to complete your training after the successful conclusion of your degree.
Our Undergraduate 9 – 12 month training placement programme 2025 is now open. Please apply below.
THE BATES WESTON TRAINING PROGRAMME
STEP ONE
Learn the basics of accountancy : Through our dedicated mentoring system and one to one training, you will learn the principles of accounting.
STEP Two
Join one of our Relationship Teams : You will join a team, visit clients and work on assignments as directed by the Manager in your team.
STEP Three
Professional studies will start : You will enter into an approved training agreement and commence working towards your professional studies and examinations.
STEP Four
Attend tuition and revision courses : You will attend a tuition centre, studying the ICAEW (ACA) qualification.
STEP Five
Sit and pass exams
STEP six
Work on assignments allocated by your team : When you are not at the tuition centre you will work on a variety of assignments in your team, visiting clients and working in the office which gives you the opportunity to put all your learning into practice.
STEP seven
Pass final exams and become a qualified Chartered Accountant
SUCCESSFUL TRAINING
Your mentor tailors your programme to you. We want you to succeed.
PAID STUDY LEAVE
We give you paid leave so that you can focus on studying for the exams.
SALARY PACKAGE
Great competitive salary with excellent benefits.
Application form
Please complete and submit the form below to apply for our graduate and undergraduate placement programmes.
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