Early Careers Trainee

Early Careers Trainee

Department: Early Careers

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

HW Fisher is proud to be part of the Sumer Group – one of the UK’s fastest-growing accountancy practices. Together, we’re creating brighter futures for our people, our clients, and our communities.

We’re a well-established and highly respected UK Chartered Accountancy Firm based in London. We deliver expert audit, tax, accounting and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, from entrepreneurial SMEs to large corporates and high-net-worth individuals.

Here, your development matters: you’ll benefit from a structured training programme, full study support towards professional qualifications, and the chance to work alongside and learn from experienced professionals in a friendly, collaborative environment.

We’re now inviting applications for our Early Careers Trainee Programme, designed for those ready to take their first step into a rewarding career in accountancy. Whether your passion lies in Audit, Accounts (Business Solutions) or Tax, you’ll gain the skills, qualifications and experience to become a fully qualified professional, supported every step of the way.

Final date to receive applications:
28th January 2026

Role Overview

You’ll be joining a friendly, professional team where enthusiasm, curiosity and commitment are valued as highly as experience. From day one, you’ll gain hands-on experience across a range of accounting, audit and/or tax work while studying towards a professional qualification.

As your confidence grows, so will your responsibilities. You’ll have opportunities to work directly with clients, contribute to projects, and gain a real understanding of how successful businesses operate.

We’ll equip you with the technical training and personal skills development you need to progress, ensuring you build a strong foundation for a long-term career in accountancy.

You’ll join a training contract, combining practical client experience with professional study towards your qualification (AAT, ACA, ACCA or ATT).

Alongside your qualification, you’ll become part of the Sumer Academy – our dedicated early careers development programme. The Academy runs alongside your studies, offering a blend of online, virtual and in-person learning focused on building both your technical skills and the soft skills that will help you thrive in your future career.

You’ll also train as part of a group-wide cohort
, connecting with other trainees from across the Sumer Group to share experiences and learn together.

About You

• An effective communicator – confident in listening and expressing ideas clearly with clients and colleagues.
• Collaborative – a team player who enjoys sharing ideas and working together to achieve great results.
• Time efficient – able to balance work and study with good organisation and prioritisation.
• A problem solver – curious, adaptable and ready to take on challenges.
• Results focused – proud to deliver a high standard of work and service.
• Keen to learn – enthusiastic about developing your skills and career.

Our application process is designed to help you show your best self:

• CV Review
• Online testing via our partner Candi Tech (behavioural, numerical and comprehension)
• Assessment Centre & Individual Interview
• Offer

Applications will be open until 28th January 2026
. We’ll send out the online tests before the assessment centre.

Our assessment centres will be held at HW Fisher in London on the following dates:

• Audit - 17th February 2026
• Audit – 24th February 2026
• Audit – 26th February 2026
• Audit – 5th March 2026
• Tax – 10th March 2026
• Business Solutions (Accounts) – 16th March 2026

It’s your chance to show us what you can do, meet the team, and get a real feel for what a career at HW Fisher is like.

• Locations: Acre House, 11-15 William Rd, London NW1 3ER
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Start Date: August 2026

• Full study support, including paid study leave and course fees
• Buddy and mentoring systems to help you settle in and progress
• Group-wide cohort training through the Sumer Academy
• Opportunities to grow your career beyond…