Trainee Chartered Accountant Apprenticeship (Non - Graduate) – September 2026

About the role:

All roles will involve elements of the following:

Working towards a personal development plan to deliver quality, timely work and achieve long-term career goals. Communicating with clients to gather necessary information and clarify queries. Developing strong client relationships and ensuring excellent client service. Working as part of a team with colleagues across several service lines. Helping with the preparation of financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards, typically Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Accounting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.' Gaining knowledge of broader commercial, financial and taxation issues. This will either be undertaken from our office or at a client’s premises. Supporting engagement teams in the planning, execution and completion of audit engagements, including fieldwork and documentation. Maintaining accurate and organised working papers and documentation for engagements.

Training:

At RPG, trainees work towards the prestigious ICAEW ACA qualification. This structured training typically takes between three and five years and combines comprehensive, hands-on work experience with a robust study programme. Delivered in partnership with leading professional training providers.

Please note:

If you are applying to join our audit team, you will begin the ICAEW ACA qualification upon starting the role and progress through the qualification alongside your work. Non-graduates will complete the qualification as part of a Level 7 Apprenticeship (subject to eligibility). If you are a non-graduate joining our Business Services Group (BSG) team, you will first complete the AAT Level 4 qualification before commencing the ICAEW ACA qualification to ensure you are fully prepared. Graduates joining the BSG team will start the ICAEW ACA qualification immediately.

In addition to gaining real-world experience from day one, trainees benefit from paid study leave, dedicated tuition support, and a personal development plan focused on building both technical knowledge and commercial awareness.

You will be part of a friendly and supportive team, committed to helping you succeed in your professional journey.

Training Outcome:
Audit/BSG Semi Senior.  Audit/BSG Senior.

Employer Description:
RPG Chartered Accountants is one of the leading independent firms of chartered accountants in Manchester, with a second office located in North Wales. Our North Wales office is home to RPG Chartered Financial Planners – our financial planning and wealth management division – as well as half of our RPG Payroll Services team. Across the RPG Group, we have a team of over 100 professionals working across various service lines. This allows us to support a broad client base, with businesses ranging in size from small enterprises with turnovers of £50,000 to large companies exceeding £850 million. Our clients operate across a wide variety of sectors, and some of the work we carry out is highly specialist. Notably, RPG is one of fewer than 30 accountancy firms in the UK (as of August 2024) regulated to carry out Public Interest Entity (PIE) audits. This accreditation enables us to audit FTSE and AIM-listed companies, as well as regulated entities such as Friendly Societies. We also have several clients with overseas interests, and we are supported in this through our membership of DFK International which is a global association of independent accounting firms and their expert teams, working closely together across 430 office in over 90 countries. Each member firm, independently owned and managed, meets the DFK standard of excellence. RPG is committed to fostering a positive work environment and a healthy work-life balance. We strive to support all our people with comprehensive training. We place great emphasis on training, development, and the long-term progression of our people. We also actively support diversity, equity, and inclusion across the firm and ensure all employees are treated with dignity and respect. Our wellbeing and social programme further reflect our people-first approach. More information about the role and our culture is available on our Recruitment page .

Working Hours :
35 hours per week - Monday to Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience