Aos - Accounting & Outsouring School Leaver Apprenticeship Rotation Programme - Edinburgh - September 2027

About the role

Accounts & Outsourcing Services (AOS) Programme: Kick-start Your Career! 🚀

Ready to jumpstart your career and gain real-world experience? Our AOS Programme is your launchpad! You'll work with awesome clients, from buzzy startups to big global players, helping them crush their financial goals and make smart business moves. 📊 Plus, you'll be working towards a professional ICAS qualification!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Getting hands-on experience across our AOS teams.
• Supporting businesses by managing their finances and improving their processes.
• Helping clients make informed decisions with your insights.
• Developing killer technical skills, digital savvy, and project management expertise. 💻
• Building awesome client relationships and understanding how businesses tick, globally and locally. 🌍
• Exploring cutting-edge tech, automation, and AI tools that are changing the finance game. ✨

This isn't just about becoming a qualified accountant; it's about growing your confidence, business smarts, and setting yourself up for future leadership roles. 🌟

Who We're Looking For:

• Curious minds who love solving problems and figuring things out. 🤔
• Organised individuals who thrive on deadlines and attention to detail. 🎯
• Team players who enjoy collaborating and building connections.🤝
• Ambitious learners eager to get a qualification and level up their skills. ⬆️
• Go-getters who take ownership and see things through. ✅
• Adaptable individuals who can roll with new challenges. 🤸
• Those interested in business, finance, and how organisations make decisions. 📈
• Tech-enthusiasts ready to explore how digital tools and AI can boost efficiency. 🤖

If you're seeking a programme packed with variety, responsibility, client exposure, and serious career development, the AOS Rotational Programme is your move!

What You'll Need:

• GCSE Maths and English Language at Grade 4/C (or equivalent).
• Achieved or predicted a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points from your top three A Levels, BTECs, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, or other recognised Level 3 qualifications.

We know life happens! If exceptional circumstances affected your results, we'll consider the context you provide.

Your Development & Benefits:

• Don't stress if you're not an accounting whiz yet – we'll guide you every step of the way!
• Funded ICAS study with dedicated study leave. 📚
• Boost your digital confidence with training on tax tech, data, and automation.
• Join a supportive team with buddies, mentors, and awesome colleagues. 🤗
• Apply your learning to real client work and see your impact.
• Benefit from balanced study and client work, plus regular check-ins.
• Discover your passion with exposure to diverse teams, clients, and industries.

Ready to learn, grow, and make your mark? We'd love to hear from you!

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Key responsibilities

• Support clients in managing finances, improving processes, and making informed business decisions.
• Prepare financial information and deliver valuable business insights for clients.
• Support finance functions using technology, automation, and AI tools.
• Produce financial statements and assist with project managing client audit processes.
• Deliver advisory projects, including reviewing client finance functions and providing recommendations.

Skills