Wilkins Kennedy Traineeship Application Process

Traineeship Application Process

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To apply for a traineeship position at Wilkins Kennedy you will need to complete a traineeship application form, available from the firm's website. Wilkins Kennedy only consider applications made with the online application form and do not accept CV’s.

Candidates are only allowed to make one application. Candidates completing their application by hand should write in black ink and ensure their writing is legible. Wilkins Kennedy prefer candidate's applications to be as thorough as possible. Candidates may attach additional sheets to their applications, but should not attach certificates, references or CVs.

Completed forms should be sent by post or email to:

• The Director of Human Resources, Wilkins Kennedy, Bridge House, London Bridge, London, SE1 9QR

• traineeapplications@wilkinskennedy.com

Application Dates

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Wilkins Kennedy recommend that candidates make their applications in December/January for traineeship that begin the following autumn (August/September).

Wilkins Kennedy Traineeship Interview Questions

Wilkins Kennedy Interview Process

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Wilkins Kennedy holds its assessment days in February/March each year and usually makes a decision on candidates by the end of March.

The application and interview process at Wilkins Kennedy is as follows:

• Application
• Online questionnaire
• Assessment day
• Final stage interview

Application

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Candidates should download the Wilkins Kennedy application form from the firm's website. This should then be completed either by hand or on a computer and returned to the firm, either by post or by email.

All applications are reviewed by the firm's HR Director. Only successful candidates will be sent correspondance from the firm.

Online Questionnaire

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All short listed candidates are required to complete an online “forced choice” questionnaire. This is not supposed to be a test and the firm suggests that there are no right or wrong answers.

This test takes about 10 minutes to complete.

Assessment Day

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Short listed candidates are invited to an Assessment Day, which is held at the firm's London office.

The assessment day consists of:

• Numerical and verbal reasoning psychometric tests
• Partner interview
• Group exercise
• Lunch (with partners and current trainees)

Partner interview

Group exercise

Following the assessment day, successful candidates will either be invited to a final stage interview or alternatively offered a traineeship.

Final stage interview

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The final stage interview consists of a one to one interview with a Wilkins Kennedy partner.

Wilkins Kennedy Traineeships

Each year Wilkins Kennedy takes on between 8-10 trainees to fill positions across their UK offices.

Wilkins Kennedy offer "traineeships" to school leavers and graduates who meet the following criteria:

ACA/ACCA Training

• Minimum 24 UCAS points (If you are using the new UCAS tariff scores, you will need a minimum of 300 points)
• Minimum 2:1 degree or expected result
• A-C grades at GCSE and A Level
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to handle responsibility
• Ambition

AAT Training (School Leavers)

• Aptitude for detailed work, not necessarily with formal qualifications
• Flexible, friendly attitude
• Conscientious

Successful AAT trainees may go on to take further examinations for ACA qualifications.

Training Programme

Wilkins Kennedy offer trainees accountancy tutors to help prepare for and pass exams. The programme involves taking study leave to attend courses which are spread throughout the duration of your three year training contract. Home study is also required whilst undertaking the programme.

Wilkins Kennedy will give trainees experience working on a variety of assignments with different clients. The training programme also teaches trainees IT, communication and management skills.

The firm conduct regular formal reviews throughout the duration of your training. In your final year you will discuss your future aspirations, preferences and relevant opportunities that exist within the firm.

Wilkins Kennedy do not guarantee a placement in their firm following training.

Career Progression

Once qualified you can progress into a specialist area such as taxation, corporate finance or insolvency. Many partners at Wilkins Kennedy started as trainees and now run their own client portfolios. Trainees qualifying with the firm may also be offered opportunities working with the company's clients.

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