Cunningham Grant is a progressive practice based on Coal Road and they have an opening for a Graduate Apprentice RGU-ICAS to join them this summer. 

The firm has “a growing client base throughout the country” and those clients range from individuals and family businesses to professional partnerships and commercial companies.

They offer a “high level of client and partner contact to create an interesting and varied training experience“. The right candidate will be exposed to all aspects and areas of working in an accounting practice as well as being provided with various opportunities to develop technical skills in accounting and taxation, as well as 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 from working in the office to give a better understanding of how the knowledge obtained is applied in practice. Support is provided within the office primarily via a 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 an honours degree and professional qualifications.

Initial interest …

Cunningham Grant has successfully supported a Graduate Apprentice who is currently in their final year. If you are interested in the apprenticeship, they would be happy to have a discussion about what the course entails as well as to answer any questions you may have. A Cunningham Grant spokesperson says: “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 year’s 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

30^th of April 2024.

The role will start late August 2024 and then the course will commence the beginning of September 2024.

Interested in applying?

Applications are made through the ICAS via this link.

 

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