AAT Trainee Accountant - 2026 School Leaver Programme - London

Are you looking to start a career in accountancy?

Would you like to study for a fully sponsored globally recognised accounting qualification through award winning training providers whilst gaining on the job experience within a friendly and flexible working environment and through real client work?

If you answered yes, keep reading!

You will be part of a team working on accounting services with a wide range of clients, helping the team to deliver top-level service and developing our client relationships.

Your responsibilities will include bookkeeping, producing financial statements, drafting client letters and working closely with your colleagues to achieve great results. You will gain valuable experience through various client projects in diverse industries.

About you

• A-levels in Maths/ Business Studies/ Economics/ Computer Science/ Accounting or similar studies
• You're hard working and committed to supporting us and our clients
• You're known for using your initiative
• You're determined to produce high quality work
• You're a positive team player who likes a challenge

What you need to succeed

• Loads of enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• An aptitude for analytical skills and ability to use your initiative
• Care passionately about the quality of service you provide
• Ability to build lasting relationships
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Enjoy a broad range of tasks in a busy dynamic team

What will you get in return?

• Competitive salary with a real potential for career progression
• A £500 welcome bonus following probation
• 20 days holiday (+ bank holidays & additional Wellers and volunteering days), increased to 25 days holiday upon qualification
• Paid time off for college and exam days, as well as course and exam fees.
• Agile working policy, allowing 50:50 spilt between home and office working following probation and Flexible working hours from day 1
• Digital Nomad policy, allowing you to work from anywhere in the world for up to 2 weeks per year.
• Progress reviews and SMART objectives twice a year
• Exposure across the breadth of the accounting industry helping to build great advisory skills
• Regular staff socials and opportunities to support charity events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Great working environment
• Employee recognition awards
• New client and employee referral schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing events

If you're ready to take your accounting career to new heights and be part of a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become a part of Wellers family!

At Wellers, we foster the environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Please note that candidates will be required to have the right to work in the UK and we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. You will also be expected to be based within a reasonably commutable distance from your designated Wellers office.

We understand the importance of your job search and the anticipation that comes with it. All applications will be carefully reviewed within 2 weeks of receipt and we will only be reaching out to candidates whose qualifications closely match the requirements of the post.

We are committed to ensuring the privacy and security of all applicants' personal data. As part of our recruitment process, we will never use your personal information to market or sell services or training courses, nor will we authorise any third parties to do so on our behalf. Any such contact should be considered fraudulent and reported accordingly.

All personal data submitted during the recruitment process will be processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. For further information, please refer to our Privacy Notice.

Department School Leaver and Graduate Roles Locations London Remote status Hybrid