Graduate Accountancy Programme 2027

Launch your accountancy career Graduate Accountancy Programme

Finished university? Kick-start your career with a graduate programme at Hazlewoods. Become a Chartered Accountant in just three years while studying for your ACA qualification.

Why choose Hazlewoods?

Join one of the South West’s largest independent accountancy and business advisory firms. With 600+ people across Cheltenham, Bristol and Cardiff, we work with businesses of every size – from start-ups to international organisations.

What you’ll need A 2:1 degree in any subject 1 12 UCAS points (across three A-Levels or equivalent) GCSE Maths grade 6 GCSE English grade 6

Build your future with confidence After completing a placement with Hazlewoods, I knew it was the right place to begin my career. Hazlewoods offers strong guidance, real opportunities, and a supportive environment that helps you feel part of the team while working towards a globally respected qualification.

Laura Benjamin, ACA Apprentice

Become a Chartered Accountant in just 3 years Gain professional qualifications, hands-on experience and real responsibility from day one.

Equivalent to a Master’s degree, our fully funded programme takes you from graduate to professionally qualified. You’ll study towards ACA and CTA qualifications while building experience that sets you apart.

Choose your path Opportunities across: Accounting

Business Advisory

Audit

Corporate Finance

Tax

Specialist Sector teams

Explore different areas and find the career that’s right for you.

Your application journey Apply online hazlewoods.co.uk/careers Complete our online assessments.

Meet us in a video interview to learn more about Hazlewoods, ask questions and see if we’re the right fit for each other.

Attend our assessment centre,

where you’ll take part in interviews, group activities and a short presentation.

Simple, straightforward and designed to help us get to know you.

Your career.

Your progression.

Your rewards.

Earn while you learn

Start your career straight away, with the opportunity to earn £44,000+ once ACA qualified.

Clear progression

A structured career pathway with opportunities all the way to Partner level.

Join a ready-made network

You’ll be part of a group of around 50 early-career professionals joining every year.

Great rewards

Competitive salary, flexi-time, profit sharing and paid study leave.

Work-life balance that works

Health and wellbeing support, social events and a Trainee Committee that’s there to help you succeed.

The Hazlewoods difference

Our values shape everything we do - for our clients, our people and our communities: We’re reassuringly human We’re better together We aim high We never stop evolving We believe everyone counts They’re more than words – they’re how we work every day.

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Hazlewoods is a trading name of Hazlewoods LLP. Hazlewoods LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales. Registered No. OC311817. A list of members’ names is open to inspection at our registered office. Registered Office: Staverton Court, Staverton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0UX. Registered to carry on audit work in the UK and regulated for a range of investment business activities by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.