As a modern and progressive practice, we provide our trainees with the best platform to pursue their chartered accountancy qualifications, giving them the tools and confidence needed for success well beyond qualifying.
Working here, you’ll quickly grow as a professional, building client relationships early in your career while working with dedicated, sociable and smart colleagues.
As a mid-sized practice, we have big ideas for growth, so if you are looking for a trainee programme that offers the opportunity for progression, structured development and support for your accountancy qualification, Price Bailey is the place for you.
Development
Our unique programmes are designed to put you in charge of your career. Each week will be different, and there will be plenty of variety in the work you undertake. You can expect genuine responsibility from day one, but you’ll find that we offer plenty of ongoing training to help develop your soft skills, as well as access to supportive managers and mentors, too. We believe this is the best way for you to learn and help shape our business.
“Working at Price Bailey has opened so many doors for me, both personally and professionally. The opportunities and support available have helped me develop my skills and confidence, and there is no limit to what can be achieved.
The variety of work ensures there is always something new to learn. The firm’s flexible working culture encourages employees to work efficiently and deliver high-quality results, whilst still maintaining a positive work–life balance.
Price Bailey has created an environment where I feel valued and included, which motivates me and makes me grateful to be part of their team.”
Evie Wise, Accounts Assistant
School leaver
University isn’t right for everyone. If you have decided it isn’t the route you want to take, our school leaver trainee programme could be a good choice for you. You will study for an accountancy or tax qualification (CFAB / AAT / ATT and/or ACA), which typically takes five years to complete from start to finish.
Our apprentices receive:
Professional accountancy qualifications, fully sponsored with paid study time
A competitive starting salary with benefits package
Career prospects and progression
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We require a minimum of 112 (predicted) UCAS points in your top three A-Levels (or equivalent).
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Applications should be submitted online, we will need a copy of your CV and details of your academic achievements to date. If you meet the academic criteria you will be invited to complete some online tests. The next stage is an in-person assessment centre where you will undertake further tests, followed by an interview with some of the team.
Price Bailey is an equal opportunities employer. If you require any adjustments during the selection process, please get in touch.
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Applications for our School Leaver trainee programme typically open in October (summer intake) and July (winter intake) each year.
If we haven’t answered all your questions you can contact us by emailing recruitment@pricebailey.co.uk and our friendly team will be able to help.
Graduate
For recent university graduates, we offer a structured graduate trainee programme that will take a minimum of three years to complete from start to finish. You will join one of our client facing teams and gain practical accountancy experience, whilst studying for your ACA qualification (plus your CTA if you join our Tax team).
Our trainees receive:
Professional accountancy qualifications, fully sponsored with paid study time
A competitive starting salary with benefits package
Career prospects and progression
Please note for trainee roles we do not sponsor visas or consider those on a Graduate Visa.
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Key to our graduate training programme is the investment in your Accountancy qualification process. We want you to succeed and we see you as a sound investment in our future. As such we will support you throughout your ICEAW (ACA) studies and our programme partners you up with a buddy – a newly qualified accountant, whose knowledge and experience will closely relate to yours, giving you better support throughout the qualifying process.
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Applications for our Graduate trainee programme typically open in October (summer intake) and July (winter intake) each year.
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At least a 2:2 (predicted) grade in any degree subject and a minimum of 112 UCAS points in your top three A-Levels (or equivalent).
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Applications should be submitted online, we will need a copy of your CV and details of your academic achievements to date. If you meet the academic criteria you will be invited to complete some online tests. The next stage is an in-person assessment centre where you will undertake further tests, followed by an interview with some of the team.
Price Bailey is an equal opportunities employer. If you require any adjustments during the selection process, please get in touch.
If we haven’t answered all your questions you can contact us by emailing recruitment@pricebailey.co.uk and our friendly team will be able to help.
Work experience
From time to time we provide work experience opportunities for current Year 12 and Year 13 students. Any opportunities will be advertised here.
If there are no work experience opportunities available please sign up for Job Alerts to be notified when we next advertise.
