Trainee 2025 – Stratford

Are you looking to start a rewarding and challenging career in one of the most admired and highly regarded Top 50 Accountancy practices? Affinia is now accepting applications for our AAT and ICAEW/ACCA trainee programmes which commence in the summer of 2025. 

Should you wish to apply for multiple offices, please submit one application and answer the applicant questions section accordingly to reflect your additional office choices, if applicable. We have a fantastic study support package where Affinia will pay for all your tuition and Institute fees and you will also be entitled to paid time off for your studies and exams, along with mentoring support.

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) As an AAT apprentice, you will learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping and accounting, as well as more advanced topics like budget management and financial performance evaluation, as well as personal and corporate tax. Our apprenticeship program offers a robust training path, with proven progression. 

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) An ICAEW Apprenticeship will enable you to start working in any sector and take the first steps to qualifying as a chartered accountant. The certificate includes the first six exam modules of the ACA qualification, but it is also recognised globally as a standalone qualification. You will be paid while studying for the ICAEW CFAB and gaining valuable business knowledge.  

At Affinia, our trainees have years of valuable experience and are expertly equipped to guide you through your training. We adopt a collaborative and encouraging culture and will provide you with the knowledge and experience that you need to take the next step in your accounting career.

• A minimum of 2 A levels at Grade C or above (including Maths related subject) 
• The equivalent standard in vocational qualifications.

• As an applicant for the ICAEW (also known as ACA) or ACCA trainee programme, we would expect you to be a graduate with a minimum 2:1 degree. 
• Excellent communication and people skills. 
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Initiative-taking, diligent, flexible, and prepared to undertake some travel. 
• Ambitious with drive and resilience. 
• Enthusiasm with a keen interest in learning and professional development.
• Excellent analytical skills with an eye for detail. 
• Strong IT/Microsoft abilities. 
• A professional approach with the ability to communicate with clients both via email & over phone/face to face.

Please note for trainee roles, we do not sponsor visas or consider those on a Graduate Visa. 

At Affinia, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits: 
·         20 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays 
·         Full study support and paid time off for study / exams
·         Auto enrolment Pension Scheme 
·         Professional membership support 
·         Dress for your Diary Policy  

Affinia is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.

Please click here to view the full role and apply with a CV and Covering Letter.