Trainee Accountant – Graduate role - 2026

Hart Shaw LLP; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional independent accountancy practice is seeking motivated graduates for a Trainee Accountant position starting in Summer 2026. This role involves professional training to become ACA qualified and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, diligent, and on track for a 2:1 degree or higher. Competitive salary and dynamic team culture are part of the package.

Benefits

Fully funded ACA qualification training

Flexible working hours

Quarterly social events

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• On course for a 2:1 degree or above in any subject.
• Attained strong A levels.
• Looking to progress in a career in accountancy.

Responsibilities

• Join the Business Services Team and assist in various tasks.
• Participate in professional training to become ACA qualified.
• Support management and statutory accounts preparation.

Skills

Enthusiastic and motivated

Ability to work well with others

Diligence and ownership of work

Education

2:1 degree or above in any subject

Strong A levels

Job description

Trainee Accountant – Graduate role - 2026

We are looking for motivated, hardworking individuals to join our Business Services Team from Summer 2026, post-graduation!

About the role

We are looking for motivated, hardworking individuals to join our Business Services Team from Summer 2026, post-graduation!

We truly believe that our graduate positions here at Hart Shaw will be the start of something amazing for your career and presents the catalyst to take you wherever you want to go within our Practice and the industry.

• Fully funded professional training to become ACA qualified including time off to study, attend college and complete online courses and examinations
• An engaging variety of work
• Endless training and development opportunities
• Mentoring to support you throughout your studies and your training with us
• A motivated, supportive, and dynamic team culture
• Flexitime
• Competitive salary rates
• Dress for your day
• Quarterly social events
• Commission for new clients

Who are we?

Hart Shaw is a full service, regional, independent Accountancy Practice who provide a first-class range of comprehensive services surrounding accountancy and business advisory. We are dedicated to delivering support and practical solutions tailored to each of our clients to maximise their success and profitability. We specialise in audit and accounts preparation, personal and corporate tax planning, corporate finance, payroll, and business turnaround.

We pride ourselves on providing a high-quality service to our varied client base and invest heavily in the training and development of our staff.

Our Business Services Department is where the opportunity for a graduate position exists and we are extremely passionate about offering this opportunity, inviting graduates each year to come and be a part of our team as we grow. As a department, we carry out wide ranging assignments from management and statutory accounts preparation to audit and supporting clients.

Our client base is large and diverse with clients of various sizes from different backgrounds and industries.

Who are looking for?

We are exceptionally proud of the people that we have here and are looking for individuals that will enhance the team we are lucky to have working with us… which is a big ask!

Academically we require individuals to be on course for a 2:1 degree or above in any subject and attained strong A levels. Other required abilities include:

• Enthusiastic individuals looking to progress with a career in accountancy and who want to be the best they can be
• Motivated and dynamic individuals who want to be a part of Hart Shaw and be involved in developing themselves and the firm.
• Individuals that care about people and work well with others
• Diligent individuals who take responsibility and ownership for their work

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, please send your CV, covering letter and a transcripts of your 1st and 2nd year University module results to [e-mail]