AOS - Accounting, Advisory & Compliance Solutions School Leaver - 1 September 2025 - Milton Keynes

As a school leaver apprentice here’s what will await you during your four-year training contract:

The role of an Associate Client Advisor is to ensure accurate and timely preparation of statutory financial statements for a range of UK and international clients. You will be the point of contact for your portfolio of clients, providing high quality advice on their year-end compliance process and work with other teams to deliver an excellent client experience.

We are now operating a hybrid working model, so as a trainee you will split your time between working from home, visiting the office, client sites when required or studying for your professional exams.

During your first two years you will:

• Learn how to use accounting software and systems in order to prepare financial statements for clients’ year end requirements;

• Develop an understanding of financial statements and the nature of our clients’ business.

• Develop your accounting and business knowledge and understanding whilst working with the team to prepare financial statements and supporting files.

• Review and analyse clients’ financial information; and iXBRL tagging.

During your third year you will:

• Manage your own client portfolio;

• Self-review your own work, ensuring minimal review points are raised by managers;

• Be involved in more complex financial reporting;

• Have confident knowledge of accounting standards and best practice financial reporting processes which you apply to a given set of year end financial statements.

In your fourth year you will be expected to be able to take responsibility for the junior members of your team. You will train them, review their work and support them through their studies.

• On track or have obtained A-levels, BTEC or equivalent qualifications. Strong academic performance is important; however, we understand that things don’t always go to plan. Our recruitment process looks at your whole self – academic achievements as well as other experiences in which you have grown and developed. You can read about our approach to academics in our FAQs.

• Deep curiosity to learn new things and is naturally inquisitive;

• The ability to think critically solve problems and share knowledge with others;

• A commitment to self-development and learning;

• Strong sense of ownership of duties and high levels of responsibility to deliver on promises;

• Always looks to try their best in all they do and always looking for ways to improve;

• Enjoys meeting and engaging with new people with an underlying respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity;

• Works well under pressure and have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude if faced with challenging situations;

• Excellent time management skills;

• A willingness to travel and adhere to our flexible working environment.

Learning and development

Fully funded professional qualification for this role: Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT)/ Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)

• Annual leave

• Company pension

• Cycle to work scheme

• Discounted gym membership

• Employee discount, Annual Leave +

Charitable Giving

Dental Insurance

Wellbeing Benefits

Virtual GP

Cycle to Work

Gym Discounts

Life Assurance

Pension

Flexible Benefits +