{"id":4691,"date":"2026-02-24T10:48:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T10:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/snhscareers\/?p=4691"},"modified":"2026-02-24T10:49:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T10:49:21","slug":"aat-trainee-accountant-att-trainee-tax-adviser-glasgow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/snhscareers\/2026\/02\/24\/aat-trainee-accountant-att-trainee-tax-adviser-glasgow\/","title":{"rendered":"AAT Trainee Accountant \/ ATT Trainee Tax Adviser &#8211; Glasgow"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"hVacancyName\" class=\"vacancynameforopening\" data-vacancyid=\"491057\" data-trackingid=\"G-30TF7L6F7V\">AAT Trainee Accountant \/ ATT Trainee Tax Adviser &#8211; Glasgow<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic';font-size: medium\"><strong>Ambition Wanted\u2026<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic';font-size: medium\"><strong>\u200b<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">University isn&#8217;t the only route to a successful career in Accountancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\"><br \/>\nIf you are interested in combining your passions with a career in Accountancy, earning while you learn and avoiding university debt, then applying for one of our high-end Trainee Tax Adviser apprenticeships might be the perfect next step for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\"><br \/>\nWe want highly motivated and ambitious people to join our growing accountancy firm with offices across the North of England &amp; Scotland. We see our trainees as the future of our firm and offer lots of different training options as your career progresses with us.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\"><br \/>\nWhen you are with Armstrong Watson LLP, you will be welcomed with rewarding work and a supportive learning environment enabling you to reach your full potential. We are proud to have been placed 29th amongst the Top 100 Apprenticeship employers in the UK.\u00a0 Our training programme brings together both on the job learning and professional qualification studies as part of our high-end apprenticeship study packages. You will work alongside our current apprentices who are progressing through their studies and experienced team members, who will provide you with daily assistance, foster your growth, and support your development.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\"><br \/>\nYou will be\u00a0supported over a\u00a03\u00a0year period where you will gain the AAT or ATT qualification which are sought after, globally recognised accounting qualifications, establishing a solid foundation for a successful career.\u00a0\u00a0You&#8217;ll be joining either our Business Services Team, where you&#8217;ll be preparing accounts, bookkeeping or preparing VAT returns. Or you could be part of our Tax Compliance Team, where you could be preparing Tax Returns, calculating tax liabilities or even assisting with tax planning projects with the wider tax team.\u00a0 This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start a promising career and gain invaluable experience from industry experts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\"><br \/>\nSuccessful completion of the full AAT or ATT qualification puts you in prime position to apply for the next stage of studies under our graduate programmes.\u00a0 You will be eligible for exemptions from some exams which means you will be on a fast track to become a Chartered Tax Adviser.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\"><br \/>\nWe want candidates who demonstrate\u00a0strong communication skills, who are driven to succeed with a can-do positive attitude and strong work\u00a0ethic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\"><strong>How to Apply &amp; Qualification Requirements\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\"><strong>\u200b<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">If you think that this is the right opportunity for you and you wish to apply, please scroll to the bottom of our advert and click Apply Now, where you will then be asked to complete our simple application form and upload a copy of your updated CV.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\"><strong>Please ensure that you clearly list subjects studied and grades achieved for all GCSE&#8217;s on your CV, as well as ensuring that you provide confirmation of your achieved or predicted A Level results.\u00a0 All questions on our application form must be answered fully or this could affect your application being progressed.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">All candidates must meet the following criteria points:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">Achieved <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">a minimum of 6 National Fives (including Maths, English and at least one Science) at Grade C or above.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">Achieved already, or be predicted to achieve a minimum of 96 UCAS Points obtained at A Level, Scottish Highers or BTEC Level 3 or above.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">Be at least 18 years of age or over by 31 August 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 29th March 2026.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\"><strong>Recruitment Process<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\"><br \/>\nAfter the above-mentioned closing date, we will be shortlisting applications based on the set criteria.\u00a0 If you are successful following the initial application stages, you will be asked to complete an online assessment in order for us to assess your numerical and problem-solving ability as well as personality and behaviours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\"><br \/>\nShould you then be successful following submission of your application and completion of the online assessment stages, you will then be invited to attend one of our Assessment Centres. The Assessment Centre will include a full competency-based interview, a paper-based exercise and a group task.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\"><br \/>\nSponsorship Visas &#8211; Please note before submitting an application for the above role, we are not a registered employer and therefore are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\"><br \/>\n<strong>The Benefits<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">Annual Leave entitlement of 21 days, plus Bank Holidays, accruing a day after each year (up to 26 days)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">Employee Assistance Programme (24\/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">Paid flu jabs and eye tests<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to \u00a32,500 for each referral<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">Ongoing access to online training courses and materials<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">Paid professional membership fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">Charity of the Month<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">Colleague of the Month<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">Subsidised social events throughout the year<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">If you have questions, it&#8217;s no problem as we&#8217;re with you and here to support you along the way. Please contact Claire Connelly (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) or Jess Law (Talent Acquisition Advisor) on the following email address:\u00a0careers@armstrongwatson.co.uk<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\">\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma\"><strong>When you&#8217;re with us&#8230; we&#8217;re with you.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AAT Trainee Accountant \/ ATT Trainee Tax Adviser &#8211; Glasgow Ambition Wanted\u2026 \u200b University isn&#8217;t the only route to a successful career in Accountancy. If you are interested in combining your passions with a career in Accountancy, earning while you learn and avoiding university debt, then applying for one of our high-end Trainee Tax Adviser apprenticeships might be the perfect next step for you. We want highly motivated and ambitious people to join our growing accountancy firm with offices across the North of England &amp; Scotland. We see our trainees as the future of our firm and offer lots of different training options as your career progresses with us.\u00a0 When you are with Armstrong Watson LLP, you will be welcomed with rewarding work and a supportive learning environment enabling you to reach your full potential. We are proud to have been placed 29th amongst the Top 100 Apprenticeship employers in the UK.\u00a0 Our training programme brings together both on the job learning and professional qualification studies as part of our high-end apprenticeship study packages. 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