Chartered Accountancy Apprenticeship at the National Audit Office!

Apply now: Chartered accountancy apprenticeship at the National Audit Office Click here to Apply There’s still time to apply to our super successful ACA professional training scheme! Our crucial role in holding government to account is mirrored by the fact that our leader is appointed by Her Majesty The Queen!  In addition to offering a unique insight into government operations, we also offer an array of vibrant social and training events throughout the year. We’ve been super busy lately, with issuing several reports covering a broad range of areas from EU Exit preparations to social care, from NHS financial sustainability to cyber security.  Check us out on Twitter to see what we’ve been up to. Click here to Apply Who are we looking for? There is no such thing as a typical NAO apprentice and we hire candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and A Level subjects. Yes, that’s right – you do not have to be a mathematician to apply! What benefits do we offer? Fancy becoming a chartered accountant without racking up any student debt? Our 5-year fully-funded programme means exactly that – we offer an array of attractive benefits e.g. a competitive starting salary (£24k+ in London and £18k+ in Newcastle), generous pension scheme, subsidised gym and retail discounts. To apply and for more information, please visit our website But do hurry! The 8 March deadline is fast approaching and we don’t want you to miss out!    Click here to Apply

National Audit Office School Leaver Programme, leading to Chartered Accountant status

This opportunity is for Year 13s who are considering a school leaver programme.

The National Audit Office (NAO) scrutinises public spending for Parliament. Their public audit perspective helps Parliament hold government to account and improve public services.

The NAO have an exciting school leaver programme for Year 13s looking for professional accountancy tuition and on-the-job training, leading to a qualification as a Chartered Accountant. If you know of any ambitious Year 13s, please forward this email to them and their parents.

Highlights of the school leaver programme;

• A starting salary of £18,000-£23,000 which will increase year-on-year to £30,000-£36,000 in the final year subject to passing exams
• Formal training courses covering the latest accounting and auditing techniques with the ICAEW
• Comprehensive support network, including managers who will provide support and a NAO ‘buddy’, a more experienced trainee, who will be on hand to answer any questions during those first few months
• After qualifying you could be offered a job as an Audit Principle earning £40,000-£50,000 per year

To find out more, please click here.

For insights from one of the National Audit Office's current school leaver trainees please click here.

News just in for a AAT (Accountancy Trainee) vacancy

Prentis and Co LLP, Chartered Accountants, have been in touch to advise that they are looking for an AAT Trainee, starting from scratch, and looking to develop a career in Accountancy.


The successful applicant will need to have at least 2 A level passes or equivalent (or predicted passes), and GCSE at A-C grade in English and Maths.


Application letters and CVs are to be sent in writing or email to:


Mr N A Prentis FCA
Prentis and Co LLP
115c Milton Road
Cambridge
CB4 1XE


email: nigel.prentis@prentis.co.uk
(www.prentis.co.uk)

ICAEW - new Accountancy website

We have been busy working on our website. That’s right! We have a brand new site which is designed to give you all the information, advice and tips you need about becoming a chartered accountant.

So, whether you’ve decided not to go to university or, if you’re still weighing up your options, we can tell you everything you need to know about the ACA qualification and where it can take you. What’s more, our dedicated school leaver area tells you about all the different ways you can become an ACA chartered accountant.

We have advice from ACA students, qualified members as well as video FAQ’s to answer any of your questions. And, once you’re ready to take your first step to the ACA, Training Vacancies is there to help. You can submit your CV online, build a profile and search through our database to find your perfect employer.

However, if you want to get an insight into the career first, why not enter yourself and five friends as a team for BASE - our national business game competition. BASE stands for Business, Accounting and Skills Education and is specifically designed to develop your employability skills as well as giving you a chance to meet potential employers. Regional heats are being held across the UK from November 2010 to April 2011, with winners from each heat qualifying for a place in the national final in June 2011.

So, no matter what stage of career planning you are at, go to icaew.com to find everything you need to know about becoming an ACA chartered accountant!