Job Description

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Description

We're looking for a dedicated

Early Talent Advisor

to join our

Early Talent team

within the People function, supporting the development and wellbeing of over 350 trainees across our Audit, Tax and Business Outsourcing departments. This is a

maternity cover role

running from

January 2026 to February 2027

.

You'll play a key part in ensuring our trainees are supported throughout their professional qualification journey. Acting as a trusted contact for assigned business areas, you'll manage performance reviews, oversee development pathways, and maintain strong partnerships with our training providers and professional bodies (including ICAEW, AAT and ACCA).

You'll also collaborate with Training Managers, Partners and HR colleagues to enhance the trainee experience - from onboarding and wellbeing check-ins to exam planning and career progression.#

Key Responsibilities

Act as main contact for assigned departments, managing trainee reviews, progression and performance cycles Liaise with training providers and professional bodies to maintain high-quality learning pathways Support onboarding, inductions and trainee wellbeing initiatives Guide Training Managers and Partners on performance and HR-related matters Contribute to early talent projects, workforce planning, reporting and internal communications Keep up-to-date with learning and development trends and support mid-contract reviews


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About You

Experience working with trainees or apprentices in a learning and development or HR capacity Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills Organised, proactive and able to balance multiple priorities Knowledge of accounting, audit or tax qualifications (desirable) Familiarity with apprenticeship standards or qualification frameworks (desirable)


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Why Join Us

You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking People team that's passionate about development and inclusion. We offer

hybrid working

, a comprehensive

benefits package

, and genuine opportunities for growth in a supportive and inclusive culture.

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to learn more about this opportunity, and

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to join us at Moore Kingston Smith.#

About Moore Kingston Smith

At Moore Kingston Smith, we believe in the potential of people to make a positive impact, fuelled by the power of genuine understanding.

Working with small, medium and large clients, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory, tax and audit firm with expertise across multiple sectors, uniquely positioned to help people realise their ambitions.

Our London and regional teams deliver quality results locally and nationally, and worldwide alongside the Moore Global network.

Through respect, collaboration and active listening, understanding is at the heart of everything we do with our clients, colleagues and communities. We value people and projects that promote positive change for the future.


Come and join us to make a difference.