School leavers
Join a real accounting community
Taking care of our own
To really grow, you need to be taken care of — we’ll look after your career
Careers at Harold Sharp
Make your first steps to becoming an accounting pro
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Speak to us
Once you’ve finished your schooling, drop us a line and let us know all about you and your aspirations. We’ll talk about what you want to achieve and what we offer.
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Join the team
Following a successful interview, you’ll join as a trainee and get inducted into the Harold Sharp team. We’ll get you involved from day one and make you feel at home.
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Start learning
For the next year, you’ll learn and grow as an accounting professional, working on key areas and projects that will develop you and further your career.
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Grow and improve
Soon you’ll be a fully-fledged team member, still learning from others but with your own voice and distinct role. You’ll have earned your accounting wings!
Careers at Harold Sharp
Training and development
As a school leaver, you’ll start training towards the AAT accounting qualification. Once completed, you can complete your ACA without needing a university degree.
We offer on-the-job training with constant learning. You’ll work closely with our team, learning and growing and feeling like you’re part of a community.
Our Values
Unity
We are team players, encouraging each other to be proactive and collaborative.
Clarity
We make things as simple as possible, streamlining communication for both clients and colleagues.
Resilience
We are quick to adapt to change, helping each other to stay focused and to respond in an agile way.
Curiosity
We ask questions, seek answers and empower each other to challenge the norm.
Positivity
We are kind and cheerful and, no matter what happens, we stay true to ourselves.
Benefits
Qualifications bought and paid for
By joining as a trainee, we’ll cover the costs of all your exams.
Learn while you earn
You’ll be employed, so you’ll earn a proper wage while you study.
Qualify in 5 years
If all goes to plan, you’ll be a fully qualified accountant in five years.
Happy employees
Begin your journey
Apply Now
Please note that our 2024 intake is now full.
On 1 September 2024, we will open the recruitment window for the below roles. We can accommodate a February or September start date.
– School Leaver Apprenticeship (AAT) (Feb 2025 / Sept 2025 intake)
– Graduate Apprenticeship (ACA) (Feb 2025 / Sept 2025 intake)
To apply, email your CV to our Emma Saxon-Pipe at
careers@haroldsharp.co.uk
For more information about our graduate apprenticeship opportunities, please visit our Graduates page.
Need more career info?
Take a chance on your accounting career and look at all we have to offer. We’ve got job openings and a variety of different areas that you can move forward. We help all business people make decisions, navigate their choices and advise them of opportunities. Join us!