School Leaver Training Programme - 2025

Join our team at Kreston Reeves;

Are you currently in sixth form/college, or have you completed your A Levels and are contemplating your next career move? Kreston Reeves provides School Leavers with the chance to participate in our apprenticeship program within our award-winning and innovative organisation.

About out apprenticeship programme;

This program presents a remarkable opportunity to acquire invaluable hands-on experience within a professional practice environment, immersing yourself in the day-to-day operations of a leading accountancy firm serving a diverse clientele.

Your professional training will be conducted in collaboration with a prominent training provider, involving block release periods for attending courses with exams spread over the four-year duration. It’s essential to be ready to dedicate personal study time to ensure optimal comprehension of the material and success in the exams.

In addition to your formal studies, you’ll learn through practical experience, applying your newly acquired skills by working alongside colleagues and engaging with clients right from the inception of your career with us.
Throughout your training, we provide continuous support through regular reviews and feedback, coupled with professional and financial assistance, ensuring a fulfilling and challenging career path that enables you to realise your full potential.

We take pride in cultivating talent, and our apprenticeship program serves as an excellent initial step for aspiring professionals. Many of our partners at Kreston Reeves began their journey through our apprenticeship program, progressing within the organisation. We value and actively promote these success stories, fostering a culture that encourages and supports professional development within our firm.

Dependent on which team you join, you will study for a professional qualification:

Audit – ACA

Accounts and Outsourcing – ACA

Tax – ATT and CTA

Our 2025 School Leaver Training Programme is due to start at the end of August 2025, however earlier start dates are possible depending on the department/location.

Our training programme

As an apprentice, your initial focus will be on understanding the inner workings of our organisation and your team, immersing yourself in the dynamics of one of the foremost accountancy practices. Along this journey, you’ll acquire new skills. As you advance through the program and make progress in your chosen qualification, opportunities will arise for you to participate in exciting projects and broaden your experience through engagement with our diverse client base.

Depending on the department you join, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with clients spanning various sectors such as education, charities/not-for-profit, manufacturing, technology, and more. This exposure will open doors to further enhance your skills. Immerse yourself in a realm of varied opportunities that will act as the driving force behind your professional advancement!

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for school-leaver candidates who meet the following criteria:

Good A levels, or equivalent (A*– C)
GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent, grade 5– 9 (grade C and above)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Confident and passionate
Excellent work ethic, driven and highly motivated
Effective time and task management skills

If you don’t meet all of these requirements but believe you have the skills and enthusiasm to succeed, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and a willingness to learn as much as formal qualifications.

What we can offer

By joining us you can expect:

To drive your career forward – your development is in your hands, and we’ll guide you all along the way
Opportunities to develop a varied portfolio of work with different clients
Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
A genuinely supportive and collaborative environment
A culture of learning in a stimulating environment

Financial Wellbeing – competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, Westfield Health Cash Plan, income protection. Options to increase pension, life assurance and healthcare cash plan (for yourself and/or family)

Leave – 25.5 days plus bank holidays, holiday buying (up to 5 days)

Mental Wellbeing – hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, employee assistance programme and counselling

Physical Wellbeing – we also offer voluntary benefits such as BUPA PMI/Westfield Hospital Treatment insurance, critical illness insurance, BMI health assessment, GymFlex, annual flu jab

Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values

Development – we offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging – fostering an inclusive work environment with supportive policies, including reasonable adjustments.

ESG – give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities. Opportunities to support our commitment to charitable causes

Travel – other optional benefits include: cycle to work scheme, travel insurance, interest-free season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/motorbike loan

At Kreston Reeves, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. We understand that everyone has unique needs, and we strive to accommodate them through reasonable adjustments. Whether it’s adapting work environments, providing assistive technologies, or modifying processes, we are dedicated to supporting our employees in realising their full potential.

About Kreston Reeves

With 200 years of history, we are an award-winning professional services firm with offices in London, Kent and Sussex. We provide a full range of accountancy, business advisory and financial services, tailored to our clients’ needs.

We guide our clients, colleagues and communities to a brighter future. We help businesses, not for profit organisations, individuals and families with more than just accountancy, business and wealth advice.

Our dedication to providing a personal service is what sets us apart – we get to know you, understand your goals, support and advise you on your journey to help you realise your ambitions.

We’re proud to be B Corp™ certified, demonstrating our commitment to our environmental, social and governance programme which is central to our purpose and vision. We actively encourage all our colleagues to give back to their local communities whenever they can.

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Kreston Reeves, School Leaver Training Programme – 2025

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