We are looking for AAT Trainees to join our team.

Duncan & Toplis, one of the UK’s top regional accountancy firms, specialise in accountancy, tax and business advice. Established in 1925, the team provide services to more than 12,000 businesses and individuals. We help each other as well as our communities, taking our social responsibility seriously by supporting local initiatives.

We develop talent and encourage ambitious individuals to progress their careers and expand their professional and personal development, whilst always ensuring we put our values – Trust, Strength, Direction and Value – at the forefront of everything we do.

We’re looking for talented people like you

Joining us as an AAT Trainee, you will have GCSE qualifications in English and Maths at Grade 6-9 or equivalent and three A-Levels grade A-C or equivalent. It would also be advantageous to have the following skills, but we welcome all applicants to join our talented team:

• Good verbal and written communication
• Time management to balance work and study
• Collaborative to work effectively as part of a wider team

What does this role involve?

As an AAT Trainee, you will be responsible for supporting the wider team to deliver accountancy and audit services whilst undertaking studies to achieve an industry recognised qualification. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone looking to make their first step into accountancy with a competitive structured salary and exam bonus scheme, a fully supported training package for achieving an AAT qualification, and ongoing personal development and career progression.

You will also be a team player with a positive attitude and suitable IT skills.

Be a Duncan & Toplis team member

At Duncan & Toplis we offer flexible working arrangements which include the option of hybrid and remote working. Aside from core hours, you can also work when it suits you, helping you to make work suit your lifestyle.

As well as this we offer mental health support, time to volunteer for charitable work and a discretionary Christmas bonus, which are just some of the perks of working at Duncan & Toplis.

Interview process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an online aptitude and ability test before attending an interview with formal job offers will be made shortly afterward and roles starting around 01 September 2023.

The successful candidates will be enrolled on a fully funded Level 3 Apprenticeship for the AAT qualification by attending professional training with Kaplan or a local college.