ACA Trainee - HAT Group

ACA Trainee - HAT Group

HAT Group

Salary

£31,000 + benefits

17th September 2025

ASAP

Ready for a Different Kind of Graduate Recruitment Experience?

Skip the endless application stages. Get real feedback. Start your ACA journey with a late December/early January 2026 start.

HAT is recruiting exceptional graduates for our central London member firms.

Why HAT is Different

One Application, Multiple Opportunities!
Apply once and be considered for several positions across our network of member firms.

Personal Attention
Our Recruitment Director, Anna Boast, personally manages the entire process. You'll be treated as an individual, not a number.

Streamlined Process
No endless interview rounds or months of waiting. We respect your time and give you clear feedback throughout.

The Training Advantage

Training with a smaller firm accelerates your development in ways large firms simply can't match:

• Real Responsibility from Day One - You'll handle complete assignments across accountancy, audit, and business advisory, rather than spending months on one audit section
• Diverse Client Exposure - Work with a variety of clients and industries, building broader expertise faster
• Exceptional Pass Rates - 90% of our students pass their ACA exams first time thanks to comprehensive support
• Dedicated Support Network - Access to exam tutors, experienced colleagues, training partners, and the HAT team

What You'll Receive

• Competitive starting salary around £31,000 per annum
• Paid study leave for college attendance and exams
• Guaranteed practical experience to meet ACA qualification requirements
• Exclusive HAT practical courses - high-quality training typically unavailable at small firms

Academic Requirements

• Degree: 2:1 in any discipline (2:2 considered with exceptional A-level results)
• A-levels: Minimum A,A,B grades
• GCSE Mathematics: Minimum grade 7 or above

Hat Group can only accept applications from those with permanent residency in the UK and those who have not already commenced their ACA studies.

Apply to HAT today and take the first step toward your ACA qualification.

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