Graduate Trainee Accountant (Plymouth) - ACA & ACA/CTA - September 2026 Start

Ready to Launch a Career That Stands Out?

Looking for more than just a graduate job? At Bishop Fleming, you ll start a career in accountancy that s challenging, rewarding, and designed to help you thrive from day one.

As a leading audit, accounting, tax and advisory firm our success is built on our people and the relationships they create with clients and with each other. That people-first culture is why we re Great Place to Work-Certified and proudly recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.

Why Start Your Career at Bishop Fleming?

Joining us means investing in your future with support every step of the way:

• A Personalised Training Journey
  Our Graduate Trainee Chartered Accountant programme (ACA or ACA/CTA) is tailored to help you develop both professionally and personally.
• Expert Support with ICAEW
  As an ICAEW Partner in Learning, you ll benefit from structured guidance, high-quality resources, and expert mentoring throughout your qualification.
• A Globally Recognised Qualification
  Earn your ACA or ACA/CTA, opening doors to exciting opportunities both in the UK and internationally.
• Real Responsibility, From Day One
  Gain hands-on experience in Audit, Accounting, or Tax, working on real projects and making a meaningful contribution early in your career.
• Inspiring Clients & Diverse Industries
  Be part of our growth story, supporting ambitious clients across a wide range of sectors and building experience that truly sets you apart.

Choose Your Path

We offer graduate opportunities across three core areas:

• Audit
  Help ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance, supporting clients to make informed business decisions.
• Accounting
  Work closely with clients to prepare accounts, stay compliant, and understand the financial impact of their decisions.
• Tax
  Tackle complex tax challenges, helping individuals and businesses stay compliant while making the most of available reliefs and allowances.

Do You Have the Spark We re Looking For?

We re keen to hear from motivated graduates with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in building a career in accountancy.

Our entry requirements:

• A 2:2 degree in any discipline (predicted or achieved)
• 112 (280) UCAS points
• At least a Grade 6 (B) in Maths and English at GCSE

How to Apply

Click APPLY NOW to submit your CV please include:

• All qualifications, subjects, and grades
• Your preferred office location and department

We value originality and authenticity. While AI can be a useful tool, your application should reflect your own ideas, experiences, and ambitions.

Please note: You ll need to live within a commutable distance of your chosen office. Unfortunately, we re unable to offer relocation support.

Start Your Graduate Journey

Most of our graduates join us in September, following a well-earned summer break after university. If you re available earlier, flexible start dates can be discussed during the final stages of the process.

Your future in accountancy starts here.