Graduate Position – Trainee Chartered Accountant
About us
Ritsons is an experienced firm of chartered accountants and business advisers with offices throughout the North of Scotland. The firm was founded in 1909 and today has 5 partners, 4 associates and around 60 professional staff. We deliver a wide range of services including accounting, audit, taxation and business advisory. We have a diverse range of clients and our focus is on understanding and tailoring our service to each individually. This is reflected in our excellent client retention and relationship longevity which, for some, stretches back over 100 years.
We are currently looking to recruit a Trainee Chartered Accountant to join our team.
We will provide hands-on experience across the key areas of audit and general practice accounting which will form a solid basis for graduates as they embark on a career in accountancy. We encourage our students to take ownership of their work, enabling them to flourish in a flexible, supportive work environment.
The role will offer a huge variety in clients, colleagues and work load. We have a diverse client base and work with businesses ranging from unincorporated and family firms to companies with multi-million-pound turnovers.
You will be based in our office in Inverness with occasional travel to client sites across the North East and the central belt.
As part of the CA training programme, graduates attend several ICAS block release classes as they study towards the CA qualification. We support our trainees during this process with time off to attend classes, paid study leave and other assistance as required.
Candidates looking to apply for this position should have a good understanding of the CA training programme, with a strong academic record, excellent attention to detail and good interpersonal skills. Applications are welcome from graduates who have/expect to have a minimum 2.1 degree in a recognised academic subject.