Some of trainees we have placed share their experience of what it is like to work for a HAT firm.

I studied BSc Business Administration at the University of Bath. I knew I wanted to continue my education which is why I was interested in studying towards the ACA. The interview process at HAT was straightforward and personal. Apart from interviewing me to see if I was a suitable candidate Anna also ensured to listen […]
My name is Marcus and I joined Beavis Morgan following my graduation from the University of Southampton with an Economics degree. I initially applied to HAT due to my desire to complete the ACA exams at a small to medium size firm after a discussion with a family friend regarding the benefits which come with […]
Hello, my name is Jamie, and I am an ACA trainee with Wilder Coe Ltd. I joined Wilder Coe through the HAT recruitment process in 2024, after spending 3 years at the University of Exeter studying Business and Management. When I decided that I wanted to take my ACA exams I knew that a smaller […]
My name is Sydney, and I am an ATT trainee at the HAT Group firm Lewis Golden LLP. I graduated with a degree in Mathematics in 2023, having no experience with tax or accountancy. After researching various job opportunities, I was lucky to find an opening for a trainee role at a HAT group firm. […]
Hi, my name is Stephen, and I am an ACA trainee at Alwyns LLP. I graduated from the University of East Anglia with a degree is business finance and management, where I found myself specifically enjoying the accountancy modules. Working for a HAT firm has allowed me to gain experience in completing work on businesses […]
My name is Reece and I joined Lewis Golden LLP after graduating from the University of Southampton with a Law Degree. I began my career at the firm by studying for the AAT while working in the management accounts department. This provided me with a strong foundation and several exemptions when progressing onto the ACA. […]
My name is Mohit and I am an ACA trainee at Lewis Golden LLP. I joined HAT after graduating with a Chemical Engineering degree from UCL with no prior knowledge of accountancy. I applied to HAT as I always wanted to work for a small-medium sized firm, one which provides you with a corporate feel […]
Hello My name is Jack, and I am a current ACA apprentice with the HAT member firm Beavis Morgan (BM). I graduated from the University of Bath with a Mathematics degree and, unlike the majority of people my age, I always had a clear idea that I wanted to pursue a career in Accountancy. However, […]
Hello! My name is Jawaad. I joined Wilder Coe Ltd through the HAT Group in January 2019 as an Audit Trainee. I have been working towards obtaining my ACA qualification after graduating with an Economics degree from the LSE. I was interested in accountancy and the ACA qualification, with the wide variety of skills that […]