Start your career in Finance – become a Chartered Accountant or Chartered Certified Accountant
Vacancies
Each year, we help recruit school and college leavers join accountancy firms to train them as chartered accountants or chartered certified accountants. One of those places could be yours!
We look for up to 4 AAT/ATT trainees to join HAT firms each year.
There are two intakes each year in January and August, with August being the largest. Most vacancies are in central London, but there are also opportunities in other locations across the UK. See current trainee vacancies for further details.
Click here to see a list of our Current Vacancies
Why apply to HAT?
We understand that the school and college leavers recruitment process can be arduous and impersonal.
HAT can offer you a different experience. Our Recruitment Associate Director will be your personal guide throughout the application process, ensuring you are matched to the right firm and providing you with interview tips tailored to your strengths and areas for improvement.
An AAT/ATT role offers you the chance to earn, learn and study for a professional qualification with a leading tuition provider, without incurring any student debt. In addition to earning a highly competitive annual salary, you will also attend high quality practical courses, which are written and run by HAT (these are not normally available if you choose to train with a small firm). You will have the benefits of working for a small organisation, which values you as an individual, but with all the training opportunities typically offered by a larger organisation. Many students progress on to the ACA or ACA CTA qualification, so qualifying earlier than their peers who choose to go to university first. You will receive support every step of the way from your training partner, from exam tutors, your colleagues and from the HAT team.
When To apply
We do not operate a fixed closing date; the scheme closes when all of the roles are filled. You can register your interest at any time, ready for the next intake. We will keep you updated when opportunities arise.
How To Apply
Applying is simple. Remember that one application to us means you will be considered for all relevant vacancies within the group.
First, check our current vacancy page and ensure you have our minimum academic criteria for your chosen qualification/position. Then send your CV to anna@hatgroup.co.uk.
Minimum academic criteria
You will need 112 UCAS tariff or equivalent – minimum requirements, plus a grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent) for school and college leaver roles.
If you pass the aptitude test, we will invite you to complete a short, recorded video clip interview. This is your opportunity to bring your application to life. If you do well in this, you will then be invited to attend live zoom interview. This interview is a competency-based interview testing areas such as communication, commitment to the career and teamwork and it will take around 40 minutes.
If you perform strongly at interview, you will be recommended to those member firms to which we believe you would be best suited. You will then be required to visit them for a second and final interview, so completing the selection procedure.
Please note, we cannot consider your application unless you have the right to work in the UK now and in the future. We also cannot consider any applications from those that have already started their level 3 studies.
Step 1: Online Assessment
Start with a 45-minute online test covering mathematics, verbal reasoning, and logic. This helps us understand your core strengths and analytical abilities.
Step 2: Video Introduction
Successfully complete the assessment, and you’ll move on to a short video interview featuring four key questions. This is your chance to share your story and aspirations with us.
Step 3: Live Interview
Impress us in your video, and we’ll invite you to a live Zoom interview. Here’s where we’ll discuss:
- What draws you to a career in accountancy
- Your understanding of the professional qualification pathway
- The unique skills and perspectives you’ll bring
- Your interest in business and current affairs
Step 4: Member Firm Matching
Stand out in your interview, and we’ll recommend you to member firms that best match your skills and career goals.
Step 5: Final Interview
The final stage is an in-person interview with your matched member firms, completing our selection process.
Important Note
Candidates must have current and future UK work authorization. Additionally, we cannot consider applications from those who have already begun ACA/ACCA studies.
Ready to start your career in accountancy? We look forward to meeting you!
Information about the qualifications
Qualifications and courses | AAT
Homepage | The Association of Taxation Technicians (att.org.uk)
