ACA Trainees For HAT Member Firms

Ready for a Different Kind of Graduate Recruitment Experience?

Skip the endless application stages. Get real feedback. Start your ACA journey in late August 2026.

HAT recruits exceptional graduates for our member firms across central London and Essex, offering a smarter route to your accountancy career.

Why Choose HAT?

• One Application, Multiple Opportunities
  Apply once and be considered for positions across our network of member firms
• Genuinely Personal
  No AI screening or automated rejections. Our Recruitment Director, Anna Boast, personally reviews every application and manages your journey from start to finish. You'll be treated as an individual, not a number
• Streamlined and Respectful
  No endless interview rounds or months of silence. We value your time and provide clear, constructive feedback at every stage

The Small Firm Advantage
Training with a smaller firm accelerates your development in ways large firms simply can't match:

• Real Responsibility from Day One - Handle complete client assignments across accountancy, audit, and business advisory, rather than spending months on a single audit section
• Diverse Client Exposure - Work across multiple industries and client types, building broader expertise faster
• Outstanding Pass Rates - 90% of our trainees pass their ACA exams first time, thanks to comprehensive support and dedicated exam tutors
• Unmatched Support Network - Direct access to experienced colleagues, training partners, exam tutors, and the HAT team whenever you need guidance

What's Included

• Competitive starting salary of around £32,000 per annum
• Full ACA tuition fees covered, plus paid study leave for college attendance, exam preparation, and exams
• Guaranteed practical experience meeting all ACA qualification requirements
• Exclusive HAT practical courses, meaning high-quality training typically unavailable at smaller firms

Academic Requirements

• Degree: 2:1 in any discipline (2:2 considered with outstanding A-level results)
• A-levels: Minimum A, A, B
• GCSE Maths: Grade 7 or above
• HAT can only accept applications from candidates with permanent UK residency who have not yet commenced ACA studies

Ready to Start Your ACA Journey?

Apply to HAT today by sending through your CV.
This is graduate recruitment done differently!