Location: On site / Chelmsford, UK
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Tax & Practice | General Practice
Salary: Competitive salary
ACA Trainee – Graduate & School Leaver Opportunities
Offices in Chelmsford, Basildon & Leigh-on-Sea | Full-time | ACA Qualification
Driving licence preferred
Your future in accountancy starts here – and it’s more than just a training contract.
At Rickard Luckin, we’re proud of our reputation as one of Essex’s leading accountancy firms, built on our values of being Passionate, Personal and Professional. We’re looking for ambitious and curious individuals, whether you’re a recent graduate or an A-Level school leaver, to join our ACA Trainee Programme and start your journey to becoming a Chartered Accountant.
Our structured programme combines technical training, real client work and personal development. You’ll rotate through our specialist teams, work with a wide range of clients and study towards your ACA qualification with support at every step.
Entry Requirements (predicted grades)
- GCSE: Grade 7 in English and Maths
- A-Levels: 120 UCAS points at A2 (300 under the previous system), excluding General Studies
For Graduates
- Meet the above A-Level requirements
- Achieved (or predicted) minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline
What you’ll be doing
- Prepare financial statements and working paper files for a wide variety of clients
- Support audits from planning through to completion, including performing testing and gathering evidence
- Gain exposure to corporate and personal tax processes
- Build strong relationships with colleagues and clients through clear communication
- Balance client work with professional study, working closely with your manager and mentor
- Use our RLDA (Rickard Luckin Development Academy) and learning platforms to enhance your technical and soft skills
- Keep accurate records to support your ACA qualification and apprenticeship requirements
Why Rickard Luckin
- Personal development: We’ll support you every step of the way. From your first exam through to your first client meeting and beyond
- Culture-led: We care about your wellbeing, growth and individuality. We’re looking for culture add, not just culture fit
- Supportive rotations: Rotate through our core teams to help you decide where your strengths and interests lie
- Long term progression: Many of our previous trainees have gone on to become senior leaders within the firm
- Inclusive and fair hiring: Our assessments are designed to give everyone an equal opportunity to shine
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