Ignite your career with us Accountancy apprenticeships for school and college leavers
Not planning on university? Get your career off to a flying start with a Hazlewoods apprenticeship and work towards becoming a qualified accountant. Earn. Learn. Qualify.
A different route. The same opportunities. Gain professional qualifications, real-world experience and a salary from the start – all while building a successful career.
Get a head start on your career Join one of the South West’s largest independent accountancy and business advisory firms. With over 600 people across Cheltenham, Bristol and Cardiff, you’ll be learning from experts and working with a wide range of businesses. Whatever your interests, you’ll find opportunities across Audit, Accounting and Business Services, Tax, and our specialist sector teams.
What you’ll need GCSE Maths grade 6 GCSE English grade 6 1 12 UCAS points (earned through three A-Levels or equivalent) Most importantly, we’re looking for motivated people who are ready to learn, grow and get stuck in.
Build your future with confidence I chose an apprenticeship because it offers the perfect balance of practical experience and professional development. Hazlewoods has a supportive culture that values learning and recognises the quality of work I produce. The firm creates an environment where trainees are encouraged to grow both professionally and personally, with plenty of opportunities to learn from experienced mentors and collaborate on meaningful projects. James Franklin, AAT Apprentice
A career that works for you Real experience. Real opportunities. Learn, earn and achieve Build your future with confidence
Your route to becoming a Chartered Accountant
Your journey starts here Apply online hazlewoods.co.uk/careers Complete our online assessments.
Five-year programme equivalent
to a Master’s degree
Achieve your AAT qualification
after two years
Progress towards ACA Chartered
Meet us in a video interview to learn more about Hazlewoods, ask questions and see if we’re the right fit for each other.
Accountant status
Experience different teams
through rotations
Dedicated study time through
block release
Everything you need to build a successful career from the ground up.
Attend our assessment centre,
where you’ll take part in interviews, group activities and a short presentation. We’ll support you through every step of the process.
Your career. Your progression. Your rewards.
Earn while you learn
Start your career straight away, with the opportunity to earn £44,000+ once ACA qualified.
Clear progression
A structured career pathway with opportunities all the way to Partner level.
Join a ready-made network
You’ll be part of a group of around 50 apprentices joining every year.
Great rewards
Competitive salary, flexi-time, profit sharing and paid study leave.
Work-life balance that works
Health and wellbeing support, social events and a Trainee Committee that’s there to help you succeed.
The Hazlewoods difference
Our values shape everything we do - for our clients, our people and our communities: We’re reassuringly human We’re better together We aim high We never stop evolving We believe everyone counts They’re more than words – they’re how we work every day.
01242 680000 earlycareers@hazlewoods.co.uk hazlewoods.co.uk @hazlewoods_accountants
Hazlewoods is a trading name of Hazlewoods LLP. Hazlewoods LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales. Registered No. OC311817. A list of members’ names is open to inspection at our registered office. Registered Office: Staverton Court, Staverton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0UX. Registered to carry on audit work in the UK and regulated for a range of investment business activities by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.