Published 2026-01-07
Trainee Accountant
Locations: Sheffield, Leeds, York, Cleckheaton and Chesterfield.
Working hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: From £20,183 p/a, plus study support & benefits.
Start dates: 13th April 2026 and early September 2026
The programme starts with a two-week induction, during which we are unable to accommodate annual leave.
Why start your career at BHP?
We love what we do, we're proud of who we are, and we have fun along the way.
We don't just crunch numbers - we build futures. We're a firm of chartered accountants in Yorkshire & North Derbyshire, with 450+ people across five regional offices. We're big enough for variety and complex work, yet agile enough to see you and support you as an individual from day one. Expect open-door leadership, a collaborative, inclusive vibe, and a programme designed to help you thrive.
We're Great Place to Work-Certified, award-winning, and proud of a people-first culture guided by our values: Fairness, Honesty, Caring, Progressive, Humility.
Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards, including:
Best Workplaces for Development
Best Workplaces for Women
Best Workplaces for Wellbeing
Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
Employer of the Year
We value inclusion, creating a workplace where everyone belongs and can perform at their best.
At BHP you're in safe hands - We know exactly how to support our trainees. Over the years, we've trained hundreds of people through our early careers programmes, many of whom have gone on to become senior leaders and Partners.
The Opportunity
After an immersive group induction with your fellow trainee group, you'll quickly start to contribute to meaningful client work, not just shadowing. You'll apply growing technical knowledge on real assignments, with support from your training manager, peer buddy, and our external training provider. Our clients span manufacturing, retail, tech, charities, healthcare and more, giving you breadth and early responsibility.
We recruit across multiple teams (vacancies vary by location and intake), including Statutory Accounts Preparation, Audit, Digital Finance, Corporate Tax, Personal Tax, Employment Tax and VAT.
How our training works
If you're leaving sixth form/college, changing career, or don't meet Graduate Scheme criteria, this route lets you start in practice now, gain qualifications without student debt, and progress from Level 3 AAT, or ATT for tax, right up to Level 7 (Master's-level) status via ACCA or CTA - with full wrap-around support from mentors, buddies and our external training provider.
Your professional training will be delivered as part of an apprenticeship, combining practical work experience, paid study leave and fully funded tuition. The exact route depends on the team you join - but whichever path you follow, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience, expert support, and a professional qualification that's equivalent to a Master's degree.
As you progress through your training programme, your responsibility, job title and salary will grow too - recognising your hard work, technical development and contribution to our clients.
You'll move from early-stage trainee work into increasingly complex assignments, with opportunities to coach newer trainees and take on real ownership.
Make no mistake, it's a very challenging journey. Balancing professional exams with client work demands focus, organisation and resilience - but the reward is huge. You'll finish the programme with a globally respected qualification, hands-on experience, and the confidence to build a career that's entirely your own.
The Benefits
Starting salary from £20,183
Fully funded training - including tuition, support and exam fees.
Dedicated time for study, plus structured 'off-the-job' learning.
22 days' annual leave (plus
Finance professionals are responsible for managing financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. They also analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide insights to inform business decisions.
Typically, a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required, along with certifications like CFA, ACA, or CIMA. Relevant work experience and skills like financial modeling, data analysis, and financial planning are also essential.
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