Opportunity for all School & Sixth-form leavers: Register to Become a Chartered Accountant with World Leader in Accountancy ICAEW

Company: ICAEW

Location: Nationwide

Role: Trainee Chartered Accountant (ACA)

 

Not sure what career path to take after school? Imagine helping businesses make crucial decisions, playing a pivotal role at the forefront of an industry you’re passionate about, and driving sustainable change from within. As an ICAEW Chartered Accountant, you do all this and more. You’re not just part of the business world; you’re shaping the future of global economies and communities.

 

Who is ICAEW:

  • ICAEW stands for the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. They are a world leader in accountancy and have supported more than 207,000 chartered accountants and students worldwide.
  • As one of the world’s leading providers of training and professional development, ICAEW offers aspiring professionals the opportunity to study the prestigious ACA qualification and become ICAEW Chartered Accountants.
  • Apply below to register your interest in the ICAEW Trainee Accountant roles and be the first to hear about when applications open.

 

What is a Chartered Accountant:

  • ICAEW chartered accountants work in every part of the economy, providing advice and financial expertise to a variety of businesses and organisations.
  • Chartered accountants hold influential positions around the world as business leaders, decision-makers and trusted advisers. From the largest companies to the most interesting and influential organisations, you’ll find a chartered accountant shaping their success.
  • Combining knowledge, skill and commitment, chartered accountants enable businesses, organisations, individuals and communities to achieve their financial goals.

 

Training as a chartered accountant:

  • The title ‘chartered accountant’ can only be used by those who have completed ICAEW’s ACA qualification.
  • To qualify, students must undertake a minimum of three years on-the-job training and pass a series of examinations.
  • The ACA qualification is made up of four key elements:
    • 450 days of practical work experience – showing what a career in chartered accountancy looks like.
    • 15 exam modules covering a broad range of topics including: financial management, law and business strategy.
    • Professional development – preparing you to successfully handle different situations that you’ll encounter throughout your career.
    • Ethics and professional scepticism – providing you with the skills to make the right decision under pressure.
  • As part of your training, you will undertake classes with an expert tutor either face-to-face or online.
  • There are a number of routes to becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant, including apprenticeships, training agreements, graduate schemes and more
  • ICAEW Chartered Accountants are highly sought after, often earning higher salaries than those with other accountancy qualifications.

 

Why should you apply:

If you think chartered accountants spend their lives confined to their desks, then think again. They are sitting on the boards of multinational companies, testifying in court and advising governments, as well as supporting charities and businesses from every industry all over the world.

  • Career Opportunities: Training as an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) opens the door to a huge range of exciting opportunities in every sector of business and finance.
  • Competitive Salary: ICAEW Chartered Accountants often command higher salaries throughout their careers, with the average global member salary being £106,000.
  • Guidance and Mentorship: Your employer will provide you with a mentor to help you through the ACA and you will receive support from your colleagues every step of the way.
  • Apply below to register your interest in becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant and kickstart your career with a global leader

 

When applying, please select ‘not applicable’ in the ‘University’ and ‘Graduation Year’ drop-downs.