Teams at Armstrong Watson LLP

Six-year early-career programme combining paid employment, funded AAT, ACA, ATT and CTA qualifications, client experience, and placements across accountancy, audit, tax, corporate finance, and financial advisory. Trainees progress toward Chartered Accountant or Chartered Tax Adviser status while developing technical, commercial, communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills. Roles are based in Glasgow, Carlisle, Newcastle, Leeds, or Manchester, with client travel required.

Complete audit and accountancy assignments for client portfolios, including preparing statutory accounts, planning and coordinating audits, liaising with clients, completing audit files, meeting deadlines and budgets, and supporting the wider Audit & Assurance team. The role requires a qualified ICAS, ACA or ACCA professional who can work under pressure, prioritize workloads, solve problems, collaborate effectively, and support a fast-paced Manchester office team.

Complete statutory accounts and audit assignments for limited-company and group clients. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating audits, preparing files for Manager or Partner review, liaising with clients, meeting deadlines and budgets, and supporting the wider Audit & Assurance team. The role requires professional accountancy qualification, strong organization and problem-solving skills, teamwork, initiative, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.