Chartered Accountant - apprentice

RICHARDSONS FINANCIAL GROUP LTD

THAME (OX9 3EZ)

Closes on Tuesday 30 September 2025

Posted on 12 August 2025

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Summary

We are currently looking for a candidate with a degree to fill a role which includes studying towards the ACA qualification. Work as part of a supportive team alongside fantastic clients. This role is to provide a range of accounting services, including statutory accounts preparation, statutory audit compliance and various taxation services.

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Pay increases as progression is made

Training course
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Hours
Monday to Friday, between 08:30 - 17:00 in the office in Thame. We have a flexible work scheme whereby you can take off Friday afternoons if you wish.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 October 2025

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Statutory accounts preparation
  • Statutory audits
  • Specialist audits e.g. charity commission, SRA, pension regulator etc. 
  • Tax compliance - personal and corporate
  • Providing ad hoc advice 
  • Supporting other members of the team and working closely with clients

Where you'll work

30 UPPER HIGH STREET
THAME
OX9 3EZ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

REED BUSINESS SCHOOL LIMITED

Training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.
  • Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate.
  • Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner.  Adapt communications to suit different  situations, individuals or teams.
  • Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities.
  • Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others.  Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results.
  • Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles  to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.

Training schedule

Training will take place at the Reed Business School, near Chipping Norton. On average, the training will take place approximately one week every month. Specialist courses are also provided in-house. 

More training information

This takes approximately four years plus to complete, and our training provider for this course is the Reed Business School, near Chipping Norton. There is the option to stay here on a residential basis. They are a fantastic tuition provider that we have used for many years, with all of our ACA members having studied there. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and maths (grade 5+)

A Level in:

Various (grade C+)

Degree in:

Degree - various (grade 2:2+)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working

About this employer

Richardsons is an Oxfordshire based firm of Chartered Accountants and business advisors based in Thame. ICAEW accredited and established for over 30 years, we provide specialist accounting advice for small and medium companies, as well as large corporates and individuals. We like to communicate regularly with our clients to form a close relationship built on trust, and over 60% of our new clients have come from existing client recommendations.

http://www.richardsons-group.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Excellent tuition, internal courses, fantastic support from experienced staff and regular staff socials.

After this apprenticeship

Most of our Managers and Directors are ‘home-grown’, having completed their training with Richardsons, so career progression is good.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

REED BUSINESS SCHOOL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336737.

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Closes on Tuesday 30 September 2025

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