AddressTRAINEE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
Dundee
Grants & External Audit
At Henderson Loggie, our greatest asset is our people – the true differentiator that defines our firm. We foster a culture of support, collaboration, and continual growth, all aimed at making a positive impact. Our extensive range of services mirrors the collective expertise of our team, ensuring our clients consistently receive the highest quality advice.
Our vision is to be the first choice in Scotland, both as a workplace and for our services to owner-managed businesses. Aligned with this vision, our purpose is to empower our teams and clients to reach their full potential, generating wealth for the local economy today and leaving a legacy for the future in our communities. Through these endeavours, we aspire to create opportunities for success for everyone involved.
Our position in the market and our client base contribute to a fantastic training environment. You will be given the opportunity to work on a wide range of clients, working closely with senior finance personnel and business leaders. At the same time, our size and values ensure that you are doing so within a supportive environment where individuals genuinely matter.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Chartered Accountant training programme in August 2024, with one position available in our Dundee office. The position will initially be offered on a five-year fixed term training contract, beginning with a year in our grants team, followed by a transition to external audit for the subsequent four years. Throughout this journey, we provide continuous support and mentoring to facilitate a smooth and enjoyable transition from school or college to professional life.
During your training contract, you will be:
- Given the opportunity early on to work on a variety of clients, ranging from owner-managed businesses to major family-owned and multinational companies and not-for-profit organisations
- There are opportunities to work in different business areas within our full-service client offering
- Developing your business advisory skills through our HL Training Academy
- Covering a variety of tasks, enabling you to grow personally as well as professionally
- Working in a busy, high-performing teams, constantly learning from those around you as part of your on-the-job training
- Assist with work on grant audits.
- Support grant audit team on administration tasks – preparing files and collecting initial audit documents from clients.
- Establish sample sizes, where appropriate, and select samples from data supplied from clients.
- Liaise with clients to collect documentary evidence on the sample of costs for review
- Going out as part of the team on your first audit, leading assignments, coaching, and developing colleagues, attending client meetings or preparing reports for presentation to clients.
- Given study and exam leave to ensure you pass your exams
- Supported throughout your training contract, both financially and by people who have successfully completed the ICAS qualification
What we are looking for:
- Four A or B passes at Higher level (or equivalent). These must include English and Maths and preferably achieved within the same academic year. Or HNC/D or equivalent.
- Excellent communication skills - both written and oral
- A demonstrable interest in business and financial issues
- A well-developed sense of client service
- Excellent attention to detail
- A proactive and analytical approach to problem-solving
- Demonstrates a committed and determined attitude towards work and achieving the ICAS qualification.
What you can expect:
- A competitive salary
- 31 days holiday per year & Holiday buy/sell scheme
- Generous pension contribution and life insurance scheme
- Continuous training and support via The Henderson Loggie Training Academy
- Birthday gift and Perkbox – discounts on supermarket, travel, retail, leisure and much more
- Professional Subscriptions
- Team and office wide social activities
- Enhanced paid leave (Maternity/Paternity/ Adoption/Bereavement & Compassionate Leave & Company Sick Pay)
In addition, you will share our values, be approachable and able to work collaboratively and demonstrate a desire to contribute to the ongoing success of the firm.
The closing date for applications is 31 March 2024. The Assessment Centre will be held on the 17 April followed by interviews on 18 April.
As an equal opportunity’s employer, Henderson Loggie is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our Firm.
To apply please click on the following link:
The expected start date for this position is August 2024.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 60 months
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Dundee: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 12/08/2024
