CFAB Accounting Apprenticeship; Level 4

Stepping into the world of work can feel daunting – we get it!

Choosing where to start your career is a big decision, and we know it can feel overwhelming to enter the professional world for the first time. At Goodman Jones LLP, we’re here to guide and support you, providing real, hands‑on experience while also ensuring you have the time and resources to pass your six CFAB exams.

You don’t need a degree to have a successful career in accountancy. . . just ambition, curiosity, and the right firm to support you.

This is a two-year Level 4 Apprenticeship, giving you a professionally recognised qualification while you earn and learn.

What your two years will look like The two-year ICAEW Certificate in Finance, Accounting & Business training programme is designed to give you real‑world experience while studying for your ICAEW CFAB qualification (the start to being an accountant).

In Year 1, you’ll start by learning the basics and getting to know your team members. Your introduction to accounting will be structured and delivered by our team and First Intuition College, where you’ll attend alongside your fellow trainees.

After your first 12 months
, you’ll be confident in double-entry bookkeeping, Trial Balances (TBs), preparing accounts for companies, partnerships, individuals, and charities, and handling VAT return submissions, company accounts, and corporation tax returns.

In Year 2, you’ll gain more independence, supporting new CFAB trainees and working with larger businesses and international clients. You’ll take on more complex accounts, VAT returns, and direct client communication, building the experience needed for the next stage of your career.

Once you’ve completed your six exams and two years of experience, we hope you’ll have caught the accounting bug! The next stage would be to join our ACA trainees, transitioning into an Audit‑focused role, setting you up for a long‑term career at Goodman Jones LLP.

• Full ICAEW CFAB Study Support with college day release we cover all tuition fees, exam costs, and professional subscriptions.
• 6 weeks paid study leave dedicated time off to learn, revise and focus on passing your exams.
• Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days at home (if you want it, many of our team love coming in every day!).
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) more than the industry standard.
• Full time, flexitime we respect personal time and well‑being.
• A supportive team environment work alongside experienced professionals who want to see you succeed.
• Starting salary: £27,000 increasing as you go through your 2 years.
• West End office 5 minutes from Goodge Street and Warren Street stations.
• The social side? You’ll feel part of the team from the start. Firm‑wide events, charity fundraising, sports clubs and regular social get‑togethers. Within the trainee cohort there’s real camaraderie, you’re all in it together, and that makes a difference.
• Applications close Monday 30th March at 5pm

Application guide:
You will need to apply using your CV (please submit in PDF format and ensure the document is saved as First Name.

Surname.

CFAB
) and include a cover letter letting us know. . .

• Why you are interested in a career in pursuing the CFAB
• Why you have chosen this path over university
• Something interesting about you (don’t skip this, it’s our favourite part of your application, and we promise it is read by a human not AI!)
• That you are available on the interview dates below and you would be available to start on 24th August 2026 (we can’t move this date)
• Where you spotted the job advertised
• Anything else you think we should know about you

Everyone who applies will receive a response on or before Thursday 2nd April 2026.

We know this bit might seem daunting, and we know you may not have done many interviews before, don’t panic! We take nerves into account and will send you preparation materials and support you every step of the way.

Potential CFAB trainees go through a 3‑stage interview process, including some online skills assessments during the process, but you will talk to a human at every step, no AI interviews!

• First Interviews…