Trainee Accountant - ACA & ACA​/CTA

School Leaver Trainee Accountant - ACA & ACA/CTA - September 2026 Start

Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Overview: Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants offers a Level 7 Accountancy/Taxation Professional Apprenticeship, giving you the chance to gain hands‑on experience across Audit, Accounting, and Tax teams, achieve the ACA or ACA/CTA qualification, and develop into a chartered accountant.

Tailored Training: Structured learning and development throughout the apprenticeship.

Partnered with ICAEW: Support and guidance from our learning partner.

Globally‑Recognised

Qualification:

Earn the ACA or ACA/CTA certification.

Hands‑On Learning: Early exposure to client work in Audit, Accounting or Tax.

Diverse Client Base: Work across a range of industries and sectors.

• 3 A Levels (or equivalent) with minimum grades of BBC/112 (280) UCAS points.
• 9 GCSEs 9-5 (A*-C) with at least Grade 6 (B) in Maths and English.
• Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm.

Submit your CV via our career site, detailing all qualifications, subjects, grades, and preferred office location. Your application is your chance to shine—avoid AI‑generated copy and focus on your original thoughts.

Applicants must live within a commutable distance of the chosen office; relocation support is not provided.

Questions? Contact the Bishop Fleming team at any stage.

We welcome applicants seeking flexible, part‑time arrangements that accommodate parent or carer responsibilities, further studies, and extracurricular activities.

We are committed to an inclusive environment, providing equal opportunity, supporting diversity, and celebrating differences. Background checks, including references and DBS checks, will be carried out for successful candidates.

Join our apprenticeship programme and start your journey toward becoming a chartered accountant.