About the Accountancy Industry

Accountants are business experts and are vital to a company’s compliance with the law. They will make sure that the company accounts are in order, that the company and it’s employees are paying the correct amount of tax, analyse profit and loss as well as checking that all procedures are followed correctly and also advise on where to save money.

It is an accountants responsibility to have a thorough knowledge of the economy so that they can help the company to maximise it’s profits, you will therefore need an excellent knowledge of maths, accounting, finance and the law!

There is a lot to think about and it’s a big responsibility, but there is a fairly defined career pathway to follow. Find out more by following the links.

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Early Careers Trainee - Scrutton Bland Colchester
Closing Date:
25th October 2026
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Competitive
Location:
Colchester, Essex
Scrutton Bland is one of the UK’s top 15 accounting firms, focused on serving the SME market. In 2024, we became part of Sumer, a collaboration of leading regional accountancy practices with a shared vision to champion local small to medium-sized enterprises.....
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Early Careers Trainee - Scrutton Bland Norwich
Closing Date:
25th October 2026
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Norwich, Norfolk
Scrutton Bland is one of the UK’s top 15 accounting firms, focused on serving the SME market. In 2024, we became part of Sumer, a collaboration of leading regional accountancy practices with a shared vision to champion local small to medium-sized enterprises.....
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Early Careers Trainee - Scrutton Bland
Closing Date:
25th October 2026
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Competitive
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Scrutton Bland is one of the UK’s top 15 accounting firms, focused on serving the SME market. In 2024, we became part of Sumer, a collaboration of leading regional accountancy practices with a shared vision to champion local small to medium-sized enterprises.....
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Semi Senior Accountancy Apprentice - STEVEN BURTON & CO LIMITED
Closing Date:
21st October 2026
Salary:
£25,000 a year
Location:
Colchester, Essex
Steven Burton & Co is a chartered accountancy practice based in Essex that supports business owners by helping them run their businesses simply and profitably. The firm works with a range of clients, including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies,....
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Accounts and Business Services Apprentice (AAT/ACA) - MHA
Closing Date:
11th January 2027
Salary:
Competitive
Location:
Colchester, Essex
MHA is a leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm, ranked 11th among the UK’s top accountancy firms in 2026. As a member of Baker Tilly International, we combine strong local relationships with access to a global network. Our people-first culture focu...
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Audit Junior Apprenticeship - MHA
Closing Date:
11th January 2027
Salary:
Competitive
Location:
Colchester, Essex
MHA is a leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm, ranked 11th among the UK’s top accountancy firms in 2026. As a member of Baker Tilly International, we combine strong local relationships with access to a global network. Our people-first culture focu...
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