Graduate Selection
The Selection Process
Following receipt of your SAF or CV, we will carefully assess the information you provide for us. If we think you may be suitable for our training programme, we will ask you to attend a double interview lasting approximately one and a half hours. The first part will be conducted by two of our department managers and the second by Andrew Hazael, our staff training partner. If you are unsuccessful, you will be told as soon as possible afterwards in writing. If you are successful, you will be made an offer which will be kept open for a limited period of time, usually two weeks.
The Training Programme
Training for the ICAEW professional examinations is carried out at our Sutton office. We use Kaplan Financial, formerly The Financial Training Centre (FTC) in London to provide the tuition for the exams and offer a wide variety of work experience to supplement the academic study. We may take up to four students a year. Successful applicants are offered a training contract, the start period being between September and January each year.
How To Apply
Please send your details on a SAF or as a CV. Training for the ICAEW professional examinations is academically demanding, we are therefore looking for applicants with a consistently high academic performance supported by:
- a minimum 2.1 degree in any discipline
- a minimum of 24 UCAS points, preferably with three grade B's at A level
- a minimum of five GCSE passes including Mathematics and English at grade B or above.
Work permits will be considered under some circumstances.
Personal Skills
In addition to their academic qualifications, applicants need to be able to demonstrate:
- a logical mind that can interpret figures quickly and accurately
- an inquiring mind that looks beyond the obvious
- good communication skills, both verbal and written
- a pleasant personality with an ability to work easily for and with other staff and clients