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Trainee Accountants – 2027 Graduate & School Leaver Vacancies

We are now recruiting for our summer 2027 intake of graduate / school leavers to join our successful and expanding business. The vacancies will include full study support as well as a competitive salary, and as a firm who strongly believes in the wellbeing of its employees, a generous benefits package is also included. Based in modern and accessible offices in Grangemouth our location has plentiful parking facilities.

At Drummond Laurie, you’ll be a key member of our team from day one. The depth of services and clients you’ll be exposed to will help you develop your career. You will enjoy a powerful combination of on-the-job learning – not to mention a varied client base to work with. You’ll enjoy a culture that nurtures individuality and a positive and vibrant learning environment where everyone is supported to reach their potential.

We are looking for individuals with a strong desire to succeed, with a view to progressing their career with a forward thinking company. We offer a 3-year (graduate) or 5-year (school leaver) training contract to support the completion of the CA or ACCA qualification. To be considered for the role you must have a positive attitude and be a confident and effective communicator who is hard working and dedicated.  You must have strong communication skills and have an ability to work using your own initiative and to strict deadlines.

In return we will commit our full support as you progress through your professional qualification, receiving a wide variety of practical experience along the way. You will be mentored and developed by a team with a wealth of skills and knowledge, who will strive to provide you with all the help you will need to reach your professional goals.

What you’ll get from a trainee position with Drummond Laurie CA:

• At Drummond Laurie we are very proud to be an ICAS approved training provider and an ACCA Platinum Level Accredited Training Firm.
• We will commit our full support to trainees through a variety of professional qualifications. Whether you are a graduate or joining us straight from school, there’s a route that is right for you.
• For successful candidates, as well as a generous remuneration package, we will fund your full training costs, provide study support in line with the relevant professional bodies guidelines and cover the cost of all exams, books etc.
• As a learning environment you will be provided with feedback on a regular basis to aid your continuing development and there will always be trainees a stage ahead of you, as well as qualified staff, who will be on hand to provide ongoing encouragement and support.
• Regular performance reviews will also ensure you are given ample opportunity to develop your technical knowledge and strengthen and develop softer skills such as client service, commercial awareness and time management. We will support you in the early stages, helping you shape your future career.
• We will give you responsibility from an early stage and provide a wide range of practical experience over the course of your traineeship.

Please don’t just take our word for it, feel free to read some of the feedback from our current trainees from our website and decide for yourself!

How to apply

We will consider all graduate applicants who achieve a minimum of a 2:1 in your chosen degree subject. We also look for a minimum of 4 (A or B level) at Scottish Higher grade (or equivalent) – these must include English and Mathematics, this higher requirement is also applicable to school lever applicants.

Applications should be sent by covering letter together with a copy of your CV direct to recruitment@drummondlaurie.co.uk.