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.

Now see - Wilkins Kennedy Traineeship Application Process