Graduate Programme (ACA) 2027

WHO ARE SRLV?

SRLV is a mid-tier firm of chartered accountants, business management specialists and corporate and private client advisors based in London’s vibrant West End. Founded in 1988, we have evolved into a £30m+ turnover business with 21 partners and 240+ staff supporting an enviable roster of A-list corporate and private clients worldwide.

From premium restaurants, prime property and international groups to well-known names in music, entertainment and sport, our clients are inspiringly diverse and exciting to work for. Their varied interests mean our teams often work together for different clients across the business. This gives our people the freedom to work both individually and as one multi-specialist client team so we’re always learning, from intern right through to partner.

Working across four divisions, many of our team began their careers here, thriving on the culture, rewarding client work, and the opportunities to personalise their own career path. Founded on the principles of a family business, people are the beating heart of our business. Relationships of trust, whether with our staff, clients or professional network are the bedrock of what we do; people and relationships come first. We see everyone as individuals and aim to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed, supported and free to be themselves.

WHAT WILL YOU GET OUT OF SRLV’S AUDIT GRADUATE PROGRAMME?

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and hard-working graduate to start their career in accountancy as part of a technically excellent team. Mentored and supported over four years, we help you to build belief in yourself, to learn resilience and confidence, as well as hone your technical skills and achieve your professional qualifications.

As an authorised ICAEW Training Employer we are entirely committed to supporting our graduates with their studies. We know that studying and working can be tough which is why our programme has been extended to four years. This gives you the highest chance of completing your qualification to the best of your ability without unnecessary pressure. We take a flexible approach, supporting you to work through your exams at a pace that suits you.

As a graduate at SRLV you will receive the following benefits:

• Full ACA study support
• Paid study leave
• Bonus for completing certificate level exams first time
• Promotional and pay-rise opportunities within the programme – our grads start as Auditor Juniors and progress to Audit Seniors by the end of the programme
• Fully paid professional subscriptions
• Hybrid working after passing probation - this will include days in the office, at college, working from home and clients’ offices as needed
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays and extra annual leave over the December holiday period
• Optional condensed week with early finish on Fridays
• Regular social events including bi-weekly breakfast or pizza at the office, monthly drinks on the rooftop terrace or a local venue, summer and Christmas parties as well as fundraising and charitable events.
• Well being support including fresh fruit in the office, health insurance with added benefits such as gym and other health and fitness retailer discounts, annual flu-jab and more
• Travel support including cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans

In addition to the above, you will work at our contemporary offices in Fitzrovia as part of a dynamic, lively team in the heart of the West End, surrounded by some of the best restaurants, pubs, shops and theatres.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE PROGRAMME

• You will have achieved, or be on course to achieve, at least a 2:1 degree from a top university. The subject of your degree is not important.
• You will have previously achieved 112 UCAS points from at least 3 A-Levels or equivalent (excluding General Studies)
• You will have Grade 7 or above in GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• A ‘can do’ attitude
• A desire and willingness to learn
• Excellent organisation skills with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• A natural team player in addition to the ability to work on your own initiative
• Excellent communication skills

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As an ACA Audit Trainee at SRLV, you will work within our hugely personable, supportive and experienced audit team, completing audit assignments for a variety of clients, from large groups to smaller owner-managed businesses. The industries we specialise in means we work with some exciting clients!

As a member of the Audit graduate intake, you will benefit from a varied and challenging development journey where you will:

• Be part of a team undertaking audits of clients’ financial statements and similar assurance work. You will begin by supporting on elements of the audit whilst learning and by the third year you will be an experienced member of the team, leading on audits.
• Undertake your ACA studies
• Progress from assisting on audits to leading your own assignments
• Receive a wealth of on-the-job training alongside your ACA syllabus of learning
• Spend around 10 weeks a year studying towards the ACA with structured training provided by external tutors, spread over the year
• Spend time in the office when you will be finishing off audit fieldwork, compiling clients’ accounts, preparing for the next audit or undertaking ad hoc tasks
• Attend clients stocktakes, where you will observe their stocktaking procedures and perform test counts