ACA traineeship | Information about the role

You may wish to draft some sections of your application offline and then copy and
paste them into your online application form. These sections all require a longer
answer, up to a maximum of 200 words for each point listed below:
● Tell us why you would like to work for Sayer Vincent and solely with charities and
other not-for-profit/social purpose organisations.
● Tell us more about why you would like to become a Chartered Accountant.
● What is your understanding of the different components of the ACA qualification
specifically.

Further information about our academic requirements is included in the ‘What we’re
looking for’ section below.

Our closing date for applications is 5 November 2023, however applications and
recruitment selection will take place throughout the period. Selection rounds are
scheduled for 18 and 19 October, 7 and 9 November and 28 and 30 November. Please
note the final round of recruitment may not take place if we have found all suitable
candidates beforehand, therefore do not wait until the closing date to apply if you are
interested.

What we’re looking for

In your application, we ask you to put forward information about your academic
qualifications, your work experience (both paid and unpaid) and any extracurricular
activities while studying. We also ask you for examples from your experience in a
number of specific areas. Further information about the role requirements can be
found below:
● You can only enter into a training agreement with Sayer Vincent if you have a
British university degree at class 2:2 or above (or equivalent), or alternatively
have passed AAT finals (Professional Diploma, level 4). We welcome and
encourage applicants from all degree disciplines.
● If you have a 2:2 degree, you must meet our requirements at both GCSE and A-
level as set out below (or equivalent qualifications). If you have a 2:1 degree (or
above) or have passed AAT finals (Professional Diploma, level 4), you must meet
either our GCSE or A-level requirements (or equivalent qualifications). Our
requirements below degree level are as follows: