Graduate Accountant and Auditors

Are you looking to launch your career in accountancy with a Top 20 UK firm? Would you value hands-on experience with a diverse client base, industry-leading ACA training, and a starting salary of £26,500,one of the highest for graduates in Birmingham? UHY Hacker Young Birmingham is offering the opportunity to join its highly regarded Graduate Scheme in Accountancy and Audit.

This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious graduates to develop their careers within a growing national and international network, gaining early responsibility, personalised support, and a clear pathway for progression.

UHY Hacker Young is a growing national network with 23 offices across the UK. The Birmingham office, located in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter near the City Centre, was established in 1989 and is part of a wider international network.

The firm serves a diverse range of clients across the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors, including:

• Owner-managed businesses, from start-ups to established enterprises
• UK-based companies with international subsidiaries
• NHS bodies, hospital trusts, and care organisations
• Schools, including academies and multi-academy trusts
• High-net-worth individuals and families
• Clients requiring consultancy support, including financial framework development and efficiency reviews

What's on Offer...

• Competitive salary: £26,500 per annum
• ACA training: Fully funded, face-to-face professional training
• In-house training: Designed to enhance both professional development and exam success
• Varied experience: Hands-on exposure to a wide range of client types and sectors
• Clear progression: The firm actively supports internal promotions and career development
• Wellbeing support: Simplyhealth package and regular social and sporting events

For further details about progression within the firm, applicants are encouraged to download "The Rise and Rise of the Graduate Accountant" from the UHY Birmingham website.

Candidate Requirements...

Essential Criteria:

• Strong A-Level results
• A university degree (achieved or predicted 2:1 or higher), ideally in a mathematical or scientific discipline

Desired Attributes:

• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with clients at all levels
• Exceptional organisational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently
• Willingness to work flexibly across different sectors and adapt to client needs
• Enthusiasm for contributing to both professional and social aspects of firm life
• Ambition to progress within the firm

Application Process

UHY Hacker Young Birmingham welcomes applications from talented graduates looking to build a long-term career in accountancy and audit. While all applications will be reviewed, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within one week of the closing date.

Please note: Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.