Graduate ACA Trainee

Rothmans LLP; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive client-centered practice is seeking motivated graduates for their ICAEW training programme in Chandlers Ford, starting September 2026. This trainee accountant role offers practical experience in accounts, audit, and taxation, along with guidance from mentors. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to provide exceptional client service. Successful applicants will also enjoy a friendly and supportive training environment, fostering professional growth and career advancement.

Benefits

Friendly and inclusive training environment

Mentorship support

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and team-oriented mindset are essential.
• Must have a proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Desire to deliver exceptional client service is a must.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical work experience across accounts, audit, and taxation.
• Develop a range of business skills and contribute to team goals.
• Receive full study support for professional exams.

Skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Excellent communication skills

Proactive attitude

Self-motivated

Desire for exceptional client service

Strong sense of ethics

Education

120 UCAS points at A-level/Scottish Higher

Predicted or obtained 2.1 honours degree

Grade 6 (B) in Mathematics and English Language

Job description

Are you ambitious, enthusiastic and looking to start your career in a progressive, client centred practice where your professional and personal skills will be valued?

We are looking for motivated graduates to join our ICAEW training programme in our Chandlers Ford Office. The position will start in September 2026.

Training with Rothmans will provide you with responsibility, direct communication with clients and the opportunity to see how our clients’ businesses operate.

We have a wide range of clients, from individuals to large groups of companies, who are based throughout the UK.

Throughout your training, you will benefit from working with clients in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, retail, construction and healthcare.

Rothmans provide a friendly, inclusive, supportive training environment, with mentors to help you through every aspect of your study and training. We are passionate about the growth of our staff and the continual development of our team and culture.

Training with Rothmans is about more than just qualifying as a Chartered Accountant.

You will:

• gain a wide range of practical work experience including accounts, audit, taxation and all aspects of accountancy;
• develop a wide range of business skills;
• be an integral member of the team, where your input and opinion matters;
• receive full study support for your exams and your continuing professional development;
• receive guidance and mentorship from your peers;
• have the opportunity to progress to senior management, with regular reviews and progress plans.

The successful candidate will;

• be a great team player;
• have a willingness to learn;
• have excellent communication skills;
• have a proactive attitude;
• be self motivated;
• have a desire to deliver exceptional client service;
• have a strong sense of ethics

The entry requirements are;

• 120 UCAS points at A-level/Scottish Higher (excluding re-sits and general studies);
• A predicted or obtained 2.1 honours degree;
• At least a Grade 6 (or Grade B) in both Mathematics and English Language.

Apply for this job

To apply for this position, please send your current CV by email to:

Fryern House

125 Winchester Road

Chandlers Ford

Hampshire

SO53 2DR