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As an accredited training firm and a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer, we offer comprehensive training in a supportive environment. Our structured training contracts, for all backgrounds, equip you with the skills for outstanding client service and a professional qualification, opening diverse career opportunities.

For students and those exploring careers in our sector, we also offer valuable early insight opportunities, including summer internships, placement years, insight days and virtual work experience.

We invest in your development to help you become a well-rounded professional, offering extensive support, cross-team collaboration and a dynamic, inclusive environment. You’ll find clear progression routes and various opportunities to shape your career; many of our partners started as trainees here, proving dedication can lead to leadership.

See more information about our teams here.

Moore Kingston Smith named in Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2026

Graduates

Our three-year programme provides hands-on experience with diverse clients, developing essential skills and building a successful career foundation while you earn a professional qualification. In your third year, as you approach qualification, you can broaden your experience by supporting internal training and exploring other services and sectors through secondment opportunities.

Graduate trainee programmes

Audit Apprenticeship (ACA) – various sectors

Over three years, gain hands-on experience and build the foundation for a successful career in audit. You’ll work with businesses across a wide range of sectors such as financial services, hospitality, real estate and technology, while earning your ACA qualification and becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

Audit Apprenticeship (ACA) – Corporate Audit sector

Over three years, gain hands-on experience in our Corporate Audit team. You’ll work with mid-market private, listed and private equity backed businesses while earning your ACA qualification and becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant. Our clients vary in size and maturity from multi-billion-pound UK-headquartered groups with global operations, to smaller high-growth businesses with significant financial backing, and everything in between.

Audit Apprenticeship (ACA) – Nonprofit sector

Over three years, gain hands-on experience and build the foundation for a successful career in audit, as part of our Nonprofit team. You’ll work with a wide range of nonprofit clients such as charities, education and trade associations and membership bodies, while earning your ACA qualification and becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

Audit Apprenticeship (ACA) – Media sector

Over three years, gain hands-on experience and build the foundation for a successful career in audit. Within this department and our West End office, you’ll work with businesses across our media and entertainment sector, while earning your ACA qualification and becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

School leavers

Our Level 4 Apprenticeships offer hands-on experience and a career foundation in audit or accounting. You’ll work with diverse businesses, delivering exceptional client service, while earning an AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. Upon completion, you’ll be considered for the ACA pathway, leading on to becoming a fully qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountant after two additional years of study.

School leavers trainee programmes

Audit Apprenticeship (AAT) – various sectors

Over two years, gain hands-on experience and build the foundation for a successful career in audit. Through our Audit Apprenticeship, you’ll work with businesses across a wide range of sectors such as financial services, hospitality, real estate and technology, while earning a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

Audit Apprenticeship (AAT) – Corporate Audit sector

Over two years, gain hands-on experience and build the foundation for a successful career in audit. As part of our Corporate Audit team, you’ll work with mid-market private, listed and private equity backed businesses while earning a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

Audit Apprenticeship (AAT) – Nonprofit sector

Over two years gain hands-on experience and build the foundation for a successful career in audit. As part of our Nonprofit team, you’ll work across a range of charities and independent schools, as well as gaining corporate exposure through engagement with trading subsidiaries and corporate membership organisations, while earning a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

Audit Apprenticeship (AAT) – Media sector

Over two years, gain hands-on experience and build the foundation for a successful career in audit. Within this department and our West End office, you’ll work with businesses across our media and entertainment sector, while earning a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

Audit Apprenticeship (AAT) – Business outsourcing sector

Over two years, gain hands-on experience, develop essential skills and build the foundation for a successful career within our Business Outsourcing Services team. You’ll work with businesses across a wide range of sectors, delivering exceptional client service while earning a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

Work experience

Whether you’re considering your next steps after school, college or university, we’re committed to supporting students in exploring careers in professional services.

If you’re in or approaching the end of post-16 education (such as sixth form or college), you can learn more about Moore Kingston Smith through our Insight Days, delivered in partnership with Unifrog and Black Apprentice Network. These events provide a valuable opportunity to gain first-hand insight into our business, explore the career paths available across the firm, and connect with our people. To find out about upcoming Insight Days and other student opportunities, please visit the Unifrog and Black Apprentice Network platforms.

If you are currently studying at university, we also offer placement year opportunities for students looking to gain practical experience as part of their degree programme. These placements provide exposure to professional services and the opportunity to develop valuable skills within a supportive and collaborative environment. Placement opportunities are advertised on our careers page when available, and applications can be submitted directly through our website.

Recruitment process

Our application process has four key stages. Information on what to expect and how to prepare is available below.

Our Recruitment team supports you throughout, and we can confidentially discuss any individual support or adjustments you require, such as extra time in our interactive assessment or sharing interview questions in advance. If successful in securing a training contract, we’ll arrange a confidential call to discuss how we can best support your performance.

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1. Application

The first step is to apply! You’ll answer some simple questions which are aligned with the requirements of the role, and be asked about what about the role and firm   interests you. We recruit on a rolling basis, so would encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

2. Interactive assessment

If your application is progressed, we will reach out by inviting you to complete an interactive assessment online with more information on how to prepare and what to expect.

It is a combination of pre-recorded video questions and interactive tests. This is a great opportunity to help us get to know you better and assess your potential for the role.

3. Virtual interview with one of the Early Talent team

The next stage of the process will be an interview with a member of our Early Talent Team, where you’ll join an online interview to discuss your skills and interest in the role.

4. Final interview in the office which you’re being considered for

The final stage of the process will be an in-person interview, with 2 interviewers from the team which you might be joining! This will be a chance for the team to get to know you, your skills and aspirations, whilst also telling you about the team, the work that they do, and give you a look around the office!

What we look for

You’ll receive training and support throughout your career with us. Our school leaver and graduate pathways offer structured study and exam programmes for proactive preparation. While prior technical knowledge or experience isn’t required, we look for:

  • Clear motivation for a career in the sector with an understanding of the role and professional qualification.
  • Enthusiasm for building strong relationships and collaborating with clients and colleagues, with close manager support.
  • A proactive, results-driven attitude, committed to excellent client service and high-quality, professional work with integrity.
  • Dedication to ethical standards, ensuring work aligns with professional guidelines and best practices.
  • Strong commitment and reliability to balance studies and exams (with paid study leave) alongside your full-time role.
  • A growth mindset and adaptable approach, continuously acquiring new skills and knowledge, supported by your manager, learning coach and dedicated Early Talent team.
  • A commitment to uphold our value of understanding, demonstrating respect, collaboration and active listening
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