Careers

Graduate Apprentice RGU-ICAS 2024

We are a progressive practice based in Fife and have a growing client base throughout the country, ranging from individuals and family businesses to professional partnerships and commercial companies. We like to get to know our clients and their business so that we become part of their team - always aiming to exceed their expectations.
We offer a high level of client and partner contact to create an interesting and varied training experience. You will be exposed to all aspects and areas of working in an accounting practice, and provided with various opportunities to develop your technical skills in accounting and taxation, as well as your soft skills of communication and team work.

About the Training
The graduate apprenticeship is an accredited work-based learning programme combining an honours degree from RGU with the globally recognised ICAS Chartered Accountant qualification over a 5-year period (as opposed to a traditional 7-year period). This is mainly completed through supported online learning with some in-person university days.
Academic study is combined with the practical experience you obtain from working in the office to give a better understanding of how the knowledge you obtain is applied in practice. Support is provided within the office primarily via your mentor.
This role involves working a full-time job (Monday to Thursday 8am to 5.30pm), while also studying in a full-time course for their honours degree and professional qualifications.
Our firm has successfully supported a Graduate Apprentice who is currently in their final year and would be happy for interested candidates to have a discussion with them about what the course entails as well as ask any questions they may have.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join our team who meets the entry requirements and is able to communicate well

Entry Requirements
SQA Highers – 4 at B grade or above.
RGU will also welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications or work experience which equip them with an equivalent starting point for the course. For those applicants who do not meet their Standard Course Entry Requirements, applications may be considered from those who possess one years’ relevant work experience and where the applicant has demonstrated the development of key skills evidenced through a detailed CV. Applications from students with non- standard qualifications (including Foundation Apprenticeships, Modern Apprenticeships, SVQs/NVQs and access programmes) or work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Benefits
Gain experience working with a variety of different business types.
Close communication with an existing Graduate Apprentice for support.
Costs of the course are covered (no student loans necessary!)
Obtain your professional qualifications 2 years sooner!
Learn and work simultaneously – obtain your degree while earning a full-time salary.
Competitive salary offered which will be based on age and experience.

Closing date for applications is 30th of April 2024.
The role will start late August 2024 and then the course will commence the beginning of September 2024.
Applications are made through the ICAS website below
www.becomeaca.org.uk/job/cupar-289-ca-graduate-apprentice-rgu-icas