Are you motivated, passionate, and ready to work towards becoming a Chartered Accountant? If you’re looking for a career that challenges you, develops you, and opens doors across the profession, an ACA Training Contract could be your perfect next step.

We’re looking for ambitious individuals to join us as ACA Trainees, starting their journey to chartered status through a fully funded ACA qualification with the ICAEW.

What does this role involve?

Joining us as an ACA Trainee, you’ll embark on a three-year training contract with us and the ICAEW, combining structured study with hands-on experience across a variety of accounting disciplines.

You’ll develop the professional and interpersonal skills needed to deliver a high-quality client experience, helping to strengthen client relationships and contribute to the continued success and reputation of Duncan & Toplis.

This structured, yet varied training programme, provides a well-rounded understanding of the accounting profession, helping you identify and shape your long-term career path.

Teamwork

During your training contract, you will gain hands-on experience with our core service line teams - including assurance, business services, and tax – helping you to put everything you learn into action in real-life scenarios.

You will be supported to complete the initial preparation of client accounts and assist with audits where necessary. In addition, you will prepare tax computations, opening balance agreements, engagement letters and general administration as and when required.

Client experience

You will develop and maintain the professional competencies necessary to provide a high-quality service to clients, contributing to the company’s reputation, strength, and success.

Skills and experience

In addition to a minimum degree at 2:1 or equivalent, it is essential have the following skills and experience:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written communication
• Effective time management to balance work and study
• Collaborative approach to working effectively as part of a wider team

We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and capabilities to apply.

Application process

Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by our early careers team.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an online aptitude and ability test. If successful, you will be invited for an in-person assessment day on 30 April 2026.

Please note that applications for this role close on 31 March 2026.

If you have any queries, please contact careers@duncantoplis.co.uk.

If you’re ready to take your first step into accountancy with a company that truly supports your ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Duncan & Toplis

At Duncan & Toplis we're committed to helping our people maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

We help our team to develop their talents and encourage ambitious individuals to progress their careers and expand their professional and personal capability with fully supported training and CPD.

Our values of trust, partnership, and inclusivity are at the forefront of everything we do.