Job Description

JOIN US FOR OUR APPRENTICESHIP OPEN EVENING ON 16TH OCTOBER 2025

Time: 5PM TO 7PM

Location: ROYSTON

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST PLEASE EMAIL: info@hardcastle-burton.co.uk

Have you considered a career in accountancy? Are you looking for a full-time position which offers you a rewarding and challenging opportunity that will launch your career? We are looking to recruit self-motivated trainees.

Hardcastle Burton LLP is a Chartered Accountancy firm based in Royston, Hertfordshire. We have a wide range of clients from engineering, construction, agricultural, medical professionals, and scientific research. Our client base includes businesses from South Essex to North Cambridgeshire. Our portfolio includes clients across the spectrum from small medium enterprises (SME's) to multi-million pound turnovers, charities, pension schemes and LLPs.

We are now accepting applications for our 2026 trainee programme (full time positions). By joining us as an apprentice Trainee Accountant you will be able to study for your professional qualifications while also gaining vital hands-on, task-focused work experience in our busy, growing, multi-disciplinary practice.

A Level Applicants

If you join us after leaving college or sixth form, you will work towards your AAT Level 3 & 4 qualifications via a level 3 and 4 Apprenticeship, this will take around 36 months to complete. After completion of your training at AAT level, the firm will then support you through your ACA or ACCA studies.

We would expect applicants to have (or predicated to gain) minimum of 3 A levels at least grades BBB or above or equivalent business-related vocational qualification. You are expected to have Maths and English Language at GCSE at grade 6. Equivalent qualifications will be considered.

Graduate Applicants

To join us as a graduate, you'll need a minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline. As part of the role, you'll work towards achieving your ACCA or ACA Level 7 qualification.

Key skills required:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated, hardworking, flexible and reliable

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Enthusiastic and driven to complete professional development

Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail

Ambitious

The firm will pay for all your tuition fees and institute fees, this includes day release for college days. We offer training and mentoring support to help you develop your knowledge within the practice and at college.

We offer a competitive salary, training contract and 23 days holiday. Working within a smaller practice gives you exposure to a wide range of businesses and exposure to all aspects of accountancy.

If you are interested in joining our team and being paid to earn a qualification in accountancy, please submit your CV together with a cover letter. Please ensure you enclose full details of academic qualifications (including predicted results where applicable).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: From 19,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Sick pay
Application question(s):

Please confirm you have achieved or are predicted to achieve 3x A-Levels at Grade B or higher or the equivalent business-related vocational qualification. Or a minimum 2:1 degree in any discilpine
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person