Join our school or college leaver programme
You don't need to have come straight from school or college to apply for our school or college leaver programme. No matter what your background, our school or college leaver programme is designed to develop your skills and expertise in audit and provide formal training and study towards a professional accountancy qualification over the five-year programme.
You will earn a competitive salary while gaining on-the-job experience and studying towards an Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) qualification.
Our school or college leaver programme includes financial support to become a qualified Chartered Accountant with ICAS. You'll get a prestigious, internationally recognised qualification, while being involved in varied and interesting work.
Why join us
Get financial support to become a qualified Chartered Accountant with ICAS
Receive a starting salary of £23,363 and bonus potential
Have fantastic job opportunities when you qualify
Help audit over £59 billion of public money
Benefit from flexible working
Connect with people from all over Scotland as you work on audits
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The best public sector accountancy training scheme in Scotland
We're in the business of training highly skilled trainees who interpret financial and performance information so important decisions can be made. This is a vital role, and one that will give you the best possible beginning to your career.
If you're looking for a world-class business career that offers prestige, respect, great prospects and excellent financial rewards, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant with us is the perfect place to start. For this reason, we've created a tailored pay and benefits package which will give you plenty of opportunity to develop your career.
All our trainees spend a significant amount of their time working as financial auditors and you may also get the opportunity to be involved in performance audit work. You will gain valuable skills in auditing Scotland’s councils, health boards, central government bodies and colleges.
Benefits
ICAS qualification
A starting salary of £23,363
Career development
Study leave
Annual leave entitlement
38 days holiday and 4 fixed public holidays
Pension
17.6% employer contribution
Life assurance
Medical check-ups
Learning and development
Support from our diversity networks
Paid professional subscriptions
Season ticket loan
Cycle to work scheme
Free employee assistance program
Work culture
Available routes into Audit Scotland
Graduate
Qualifications required:
- Honours degree in any discipline
- Grade C in NAT 5 Maths and English
Alternative route (if qualifications not met):
- College leaver programme (See qualifications required below. Applicants with an ordinary degree are eligible to apply.)
College leaver
Qualifications required:
- HND level qualification in any discipline
- Grade C in Higher Maths and English
Alternative route
(if qualifications not met):
- School leaver programme (See qualifications required below).
School leaver
Qualifications required:
Grade C in Higher Maths and English
How to apply
Applications are currently closed. Follow us on social media to hear about our next recruitment campaign.
If you hold an honours degree in any discipline or equivalent, you are not eligible for our school or college leaver programmes. We have a graduate programme which you can apply for.
More information
Find out more about the ICAS Chartered Accountancy qualification.
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