Henderson Loggie, the Scottish accountancy firm, has welcomed thirteen new trainees.
The firm said the intake includes seven graduates, including two of this year’s Dundee University Accountancy prize winners, two modern apprentices, and four school leavers. It takes the total number of trainees taken on by the firm to 95 in the last five years.
Fiona Doctor, people partner at Dundee-based Henderson Loggie, said: “It is always exciting when the new cohort of trainees starts with us, and we are delighted to welcome everyone to the team.
“Although we compete with many much bigger firms to recruit top talent, we find school leavers and graduates are increasingly attracted to the opportunities we offer to work with a full spectrum of businesses from family businesses through to charities, public sector bodies and even multinational corporations and gain experience in niche sectors like gaming.
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“We are committed to helping our staff reach their full potential. Because we offer a full service to our clients, trainees have the opportunity to learn from all parts of our business, and we can offer secondments into different departments, which is appealing.”
The trainee will be based across the firm’s offices in Dundee and Edinburgh, and join various departments, including audit, tax, accounting business services and payroll. Their journey begins with a two-week induction programme covering essential topics such as bookkeeping, an overview of audit, and the development of soft skills necessary for success in the workplace.
More than over of the trainees plan to pursue the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland (ICAS) qualifications to achieve Chartered Accountant status. Others will work towards the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualifications, the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) qualifications, or specialist certifications in payroll and modern apprenticeship in business administration.
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Depending on their educational background and qualification route, school leavers may take up to five years, while graduates will take three years, to complete their qualifications.
Helen Young, learning and development manager at Henderson Loggie, said: "Being good with numbers is just part of the job; we are looking for applicants to demonstrate problem-solving skills that will help them see the story behind the numbers.
"Studying while working full-time is a big commitment, and I would urge anyone considering a career in accountancy to come prepared, having researched the qualifications they are interested in. It’s a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and dynamic training environment.”
Henderson Loggie said it is now preparing for its 2025 trainee intake and will begin recruiting applicants soon, in addition to advertising summer internships for third-year undergraduates interested in exploring a career in accountancy. The firm also offers week-long work placements for school pupils.
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