Trainee (AAT), Nottingham - September 2026

UHY Hacker Young Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm based in Nottingham is seeking an AAT Trainee to support a network of firms across the UK. In this role, you will learn basic accounting skills while studying towards your professional qualification. The position offers a supportive environment with practical experience and in-house training. Upon qualification, opportunities for further development, including ACA/ACCA qualifications, will be available. Join a team that prioritizes career growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Ability to hit the ground running in studies and practical workplace experience.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn and develop basic accounting skills.
• Support supervisors and managers on assignments.
• Demonstrate professionalism when attending client sites.

Skills

Self-motivated

Hardworking

Ambitious

Strong communication skills

Education

AAT professional qualification

Job description

Are you a self-motivated, hardworking, ambitious person looking for your next challenge? If you are, and you’re looking to join a national operation with international reach, then we have a great role for you, based at our Nottingham office in an AAT Trainee Role.

You can join a talented group of individuals in our Accounting and Business Services department who support our growing network of UHY firms across the UK.

Our firm

The UHY Hacker Young Group is a leading network of chartered accountants with 22 offices spanning England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We are also a founding member of UHY International, our Top 20 global network, which has over 318 offices in all major global business jurisdictions.

We are a people-first business, and we recognise that you, and the rest of our team, are essential to deliver on our purpose of helping you prosper, whether you are a client, a member of our team, or part of our wider community.

We want you to be challenged, to learn and grow while you’re with us, to have fun in the workplace, work with like-minded individuals, and deliver great services.

Are you looking to join a team that:

• believes in and delivers a culture of work-life balance, with a focus on wellbeing?
• provides a clear career framework and routes to progress?
• understands the importance of rewarding and retaining high calibre teams?
• delivered 20% growth in the last 12 months?

If so we would love to hear from you.

Role overview

This role will primarily focus on learning and developing basic accounting skills through studying towards an AAT professional qualification where you can expect to hit the ground running in your studies, whilst gaining practical experience in the workplace.

Over the duration of your studies, which typically lasts 18-24 month with first time passes, your professional exam training is provided by Kaplan. Our experienced Technical and Training team work closely with the professional tutors to monitor your progress and offer great support and guidance that you will need to pass your exams. Alongside the professional qualification, we offer in-house training to complement your studies but develop the core skills, and soft skills, that are needed in the workplace to succeed.

You will primarily support the supervisors and managers on assignments. You will also be expected to demonstrate strong communication skills and professionalism when attending the client site. Once qualified you will have further opportunities for development, including and not limited to completing your ACA/ACCA qualification, technical updates, personal development and management training but the opportunity to continue to engage in stimulating work across varied sectors.