Trainee Chartered Accountant

We are now recruiting for our summer 2027 intake of graduates to join Robb Ferguson and our expanding Audit and Accountancy department. In recent years the firm has experienced significant growth and this role provides the right candidate with the opportunity to join the firm at an exciting time.

Our graduates are exposed to a wide variety of clients in various industries and sectors and are trusted to interact directly with clients and stakeholders early in their journey. This will allow you to quickly learn and develop an array of skills & experiences, while being supported by a positive learning environment. Graduates also receive exposure to multiple different areas of the firm, as we believe exposure to a range of work helps to develop well-rounded CA’s with a range of experiences, setting them up with the skills to lead successful careers.

We are looking for hard-workings individuals with an eagerness to learn, grow and develop their skills while completing their CA qualification. An ability to learn quickly and be willing to take on new challenges are essential for the role and for a successful training contract. We require an achieved or predicted 2:1 degree or above in your chosen subject. It is not a requirement to have completed an Accountancy degree, although it is preferred.

We offer a 4-year graduate training contract, with the first year providing the candidate a chance to learn the basics and develop their skills in the job while gaining valuable practical experience that can be applied to their ICAS exams over the remaining 3 years. There are regular performance reviews to help you develop technical accounting skills but also other essential skills, such as time management and client communication.

For our graduates, we offer a competitive salary and benefit package and fully fund the costs of the ICAS training courses with the firm providing additional study leave over and above the recommended ICAS guidelines. At Robb Ferguson there are trainees at various stages of their ICAS journey, as well as various qualified staff members, able to provide advice and support in your professional qualifications.