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AAT Fast Track Scheme

UK National Audit Office – AAT Fast Track Scheme 2010

London £21,352

Newcastle £16,271

We are recruiting school leavers for the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Fast Track scheme. Successful recruits have the opportunity to join our professional training programme culminating in a qualification as a Chartered Accountant.

Our fast track scheme for budding accountants is a must for any school leaver who wants to qualify as a first rate accountant - without the debt attached to a university education.

Throughout your two year training contract we will provide you with the financial assistance and paid day release to attend college, revise for and sit your exams.

In fact, you can expect to receive all the help and support you need to achieve your AAT qualification, which will lead onto training for the ICAEW professional training accountancy qualification (ACA).

You’ll be exposed to the a whole range of central government departments and travelling to various UK locations, which should put you in the best position to be offered a permanent role as an Audit Principal.

If you have a minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent), grades A to C, including English and Maths, and either have or expect to obtain A levels or equivalent worth at least 300 UCAS points or distinction in BTEC,SCOTVEC,HNC/HND, you could be one of a number of exceptional candidates to join us in 2010.

Further details of the AAT Fast Track Scheme are available in the attached job description. To apply please complete the application form and email it to vacancies@nao.gsi.gov.uk. You may also wish to look at the Guidance for completing the application form. Applicants who are selected will be invited to an interview and numerical ability test. Candidates successful at this stage will be invited to attend a one day assessment centre consisting of a range of exercises and a further interview.

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