Graduate/School Leaver Trainee

M+A Partners is a forward-looking firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax Specialists and Business Advisers. Our vision is to be the firm of choice, by enabling our team to fulfil their potential and deliver exceptional client service.

We are looking for talented individuals to join the firm across our Accounts, Tax and Audit teams.

The Role

Our Trainee Programme is designed to provide an excellent foundation for a successful career in accountancy, audit, or tax. We are recruiting for our 2027 intake and have opportunities for accountancy and tax trainees based at our Norwich office.

As a trainee with M+A Partners, you will gain valuable real-world business experience while studying towards a professional qualification. Throughout your training, you will receive mentoring, coaching, and full support to develop your technical knowledge, professional skills, and personal growth.

We support our trainees through the most appropriate qualification pathway, including AAT, ACA, ACCA, ATT, and CTA, depending on your chosen specialism. By the end of the programme, you will be fully qualified and well positioned to progress your career with M+A Partners.

The candidate

• A committed team player
• Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Organised with good attention to detail
• Interested in accountancy, audit, or tax as a long-term career path
• Committed to studying towards a professional qualification
• Eager to gain practical business experience in a professional services environment

For School Leavers

• Have at least 5 GCSE grades 9 - 4 or A*-C? Have a 4 / C grade or above for English and Maths at GCSE?
• Have at least 3 A*-C A Level grade pass results, or equivalent?

For Graduates

• Have at least 5 GCSE grades 9 - 4 or A*-C? Have a 4 / C grade or above for English and Maths at GCSE?
• Have at least 3 A*-C A Level grade pass results, or equivalent?
• Have at least a 2:2 degree or predicted degree? (Maths-based subject is advantageous, but not a requirement.)

Duties include, but not limited to

• Assist with the preparation of accounts, tax returns, and audit assignments.
• Support the completion of VAT returns and management accounts.
• Work with financial and accounting data to support client requirements.
• Raise queries and liaise with colleagues to resolve technical and administrative matters.
• Develop knowledge of accounting, audit, and tax principles and practices.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and responsibilities as experience grows.
• Build practical business skills through on-the-job learning.
• Complete professional studies alongside day-to-day work responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business to deliver excellent client service.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive, and professional team environment.

Our Values

• Honesty – we hold ourselves to the highest level of openness, fairness and transparency in everything we do and expect the same from others with whom we work.
• Commitment – we are bound by hard work, shared objectives and always striving to find the best outcomes for our clients, as well as by supporting the professional and personal growth of our team.
• Teamwork – we foster a collaborative environment which embraces individual strengths in order to achieve more together.
• Integrity – we conduct ourselves morally, ethically and honourably, and always strive to do the right thing.
• Respect – we treat clients and colleagues with consideration, empathy and dignity, maintaining a positive, diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
• Excellence – we aim to consistently provide the highest quality advice and solutions rooted in expertise, pursuing continuous improvement to ensure our clients receive exceptional service.

Our benefits include a competitive salary, comprehensive benefit package, and company funded professional qualifications.

Applications

We welcome applications from different backgrounds and look for the enthusiasm and determination that will allow you to fully realise your abilities.

When applying, please make sure your CV and cover letter covers all of the entry requirements.

Applications close on 12 October 2026.

The final candidate assessments will take place on Saturday 7 November 2026.