Job Description
About Us
Armstrong Watson are a trusted and leading independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Our services and advice are all centred around our Quest to support our clients to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind, which cannot be achieved without the expertise of our dedicated and valued colleagues.
With approximately 700 colleagues situated across 19 offices, our people and our culture are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact we have on not only our clients, but also our colleagues, and the communities in which we operate. Our success is dependent on every colleague embracing all four of our core values: Honesty, Humanity, Trust and Passion.
We have plans for growth that are not only ambitious but well within our reach. We're going places and are looking for motivated individuals to join our growing team to help us get there!
The Role
We are currently looking for our next promising cohort of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers.
We've designed our three-year programme to take you on a journey to become a professionally qualified business adviser. You will help us provide market leading business advice and service to support our clients' growth. It's a busy 3 years with lots of exciting challenges and rewarding career development opportunities.
With full study support for the ACA (Audit & Assurance) or ATT/CTA (Tax Consultancy) qualification, you will pack in lots of learning and new experiences alongside your formal study and revision for exams.
You will be sitting within either our Audit and Assurance or Tax Consultancy teams, working with our large portfolio of clients. You will be interacting with our clients face to face, and building relationships with them. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start a promising career and gain invaluable experience from industry experts.
Having the ability to think commercially about how a business operates, whether to increase market share and / or increase a profit, will give you an advantage. Additionally thinking how a business can manage its risk through its systems, controls and processes is equally as important; business owners don't want to be susceptible to fraud!
Upon successful completion of your training programme, you may find doors opening to exciting opportunities across various service lines. This could include areas such as Restructuring & Insolvency, where you could progress to become an Insolvency Practitioner, as well as Corporate Finance and Business Services, amongst others.
The Candidate
We want candidates who are team players, who are driven to succeed with a can-do positive attitude and strong work ethic. This is an exciting opportunity with mind stimulating challenges and rewarding career development opportunities.
Candidates must possess either a 2:1 degree or above (achieved or predicted) in any discipline or the full AAT Level 4 qualification. A 2:2 degree may be considered depending on degree subject.
Candidates must also hold at least 7 GCSEs at Grade 5 (C) or above (including Maths, English and at least one Science) or a minimum of 6 National Fives (including Maths English and at least one Science) at Grade C or above.
Possess a minimum of 96 UCAS points (obtained at A Level or BTEC Level 3+).
You must also possess a full and valid UK Drivers Licence before 1 September 2026 and have access to a vehicle which can be used to travel to client sites.
Armstrong Watson are a trusted and leading independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Our services and advice are all centred around our Quest to support our clients to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind, which cannot be achieved without the expertise of our dedicated and valued colleagues.
With approximately 700 colleagues situated across 19 offices, our people and our culture are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact we have on not only our clients, but also our colleagues, and the communities in which we operate. Our success is dependent on every colleague embracing all four of our core values: Honesty, Humanity, Trust and Passion.
We have plans for growth that are not only ambitious but well within our reach. We're going places and are looking for motivated individuals to join our growing team to help us get there!
The Role
We are currently looking for our next promising cohort of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers.
We've designed our three-year programme to take you on a journey to become a professionally qualified business adviser. You will help us provide market leading business advice and service to support our clients' growth. It's a busy 3 years with lots of exciting challenges and rewarding career development opportunities.
With full study support for the ACA (Audit & Assurance) or ATT/CTA (Tax Consultancy) qualification, you will pack in lots of learning and new experiences alongside your formal study and revision for exams.
You will be sitting within either our Audit and Assurance or Tax Consultancy teams, working with our large portfolio of clients. You will be interacting with our clients face to face, and building relationships with them. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start a promising career and gain invaluable experience from industry experts.
Having the ability to think commercially about how a business operates, whether to increase market share and / or increase a profit, will give you an advantage. Additionally thinking how a business can manage its risk through its systems, controls and processes is equally as important; business owners don't want to be susceptible to fraud!
Upon successful completion of your training programme, you may find doors opening to exciting opportunities across various service lines. This could include areas such as Restructuring & Insolvency, where you could progress to become an Insolvency Practitioner, as well as Corporate Finance and Business Services, amongst others.
The Candidate
We want candidates who are team players, who are driven to succeed with a can-do positive attitude and strong work ethic. This is an exciting opportunity with mind stimulating challenges and rewarding career development opportunities.
Candidates must possess either a 2:1 degree or above (achieved or predicted) in any discipline or the full AAT Level 4 qualification. A 2:2 degree may be considered depending on degree subject.
Candidates must also hold at least 7 GCSEs at Grade 5 (C) or above (including Maths, English and at least one Science) or a minimum of 6 National Fives (including Maths English and at least one Science) at Grade C or above.
Possess a minimum of 96 UCAS points (obtained at A Level or BTEC Level 3+).
You must also possess a full and valid UK Drivers Licence before 1 September 2026 and have access to a vehicle which can be used to travel to client sites.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Graduate / Chartered Trainee Accountant or Chartered Tax Adviser position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Leeds offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.