Trainee Rural Accountant (Apprenticeship route)

Trainee Accountant Apprentice required for our Rural team in Yeovil. Applications are welcome from school and college leavers seeking an entry-level role or graduates or career changers with tailored training pathways for everyone.

At Old Mill youll combine real client work expert mentoring and a fully-funded professional qualification all within a supportive and inclusive culture where you can truly be yourself.

We believe our Trainees are the future of Old Mill in a collaborative environment we spot talent and nurture your skills to get the best out of you.

You dont need previous experience; you will be surrounded by experts who will support and guide you in your learning. All we ask is that you are ambitious in pursuing a career in accountancy with strong exam results from either GCSEs or A-Level.

Your future

Youre switched on a quick thinker and take pride in your work. Your determination to succeed will stand you in good stead in your career at Old Mill.

As a trusted team member your responsibilities will include bookkeeping tasks and the preparation of simple accounts and tax returns. You will be surrounded by a team who are there to learn from and to support you.

We support our trainee accountants through the professional AAT and ACA qualifications via an apprenticeship which allows you to apply your learnings in a work environment gaining vital and valuable experience whilst earning a salary.

About Old Mill

With 350 professionals across the South West Old Mill combines the close-knit culture of a local firm with the opportunities of a much larger organisation.

• Our values: We all aim to be open-minded passionate and lovely to work with.
• Our culture: We embrace diversity of thought encourage fresh ideas and create an environment where everyone can thrive.
• Our difference: Youre not just a job title or a number; youre our future.

Here youll find a culture that values collaboration curiosity and innovation. Well give you all the tools support and freedom to grow into your future role. We believe that respect trust and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. We create a positive work environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and be part of something meaningful. We take pride in fostering an inclusive space that values professional growth flexible working and individual wellbeing.

Why join us

• Hands-on from the start: You wont be making coffee or filing paperwork; youll be solving real problems and working with clients straight away.
• Professional qualification: Well support you through AAT or ACA studies giving you the technical expertise skills and behaviours to become a qualified accountant.
• Career you can shape: With on-the-job learning and mentoring from experts youll be empowered to carve out a career path that excites you.
• Inclusive culture: We welcome applications from all backgrounds. You dont need to have studied accountancy. If youre curious motivated and keen to learn well teach you the rest.

We offer a competitive starting salary reviewed regularly as you progress alongside full study support and clear salary progression as you complete exams. This is a long-term career opportunity with a clear progression pathway from trainee to qualified accountant.

Obviously we need people who are good with numbers. But to really thrive here youll bring:

• Curiosity and problem-solving skills - always asking questions and looking for better ways of doing things.
• Attention to detail business awareness and a can-do attitude.
• The ability to balance competing demands organise your workload and stay committed when challenges arise.
• Strong people skills - accountancy is a people-focused profession so youll be comfortable having open honest conversations with clients and colleagues.
• A hunger to succeed and an open mind to continuous learning from both your studies and those around you.

We go beyond the basics to support your personal and professional growth:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for mental physical and financial wellbeing).
• Full funding for your professional qualifications and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Access to exclusive employee perks and discounts.
• Competitive pension scheme to plan for your future.

Start dates

Trainees will start in September 2026 and were planning an assessment centre for May.

Ready to apply

If youre ambitious curious and ready to shape your own future wed love to hear from you.

Please note that were strong advocates of AI. Our teams use it every day to work smarter and free up time for more meaningful client conversations. But when it comes to your application wed really prefer you keep it human. This isnt a spelling or grammar test - we want to get to know the real you - the person behind the CV. Graduate recruitment is as much about who you are as what you know and we want to see your personality ideas and motivation shine through. AI has its place but in this part of the recruitment process its you were most interested in.

If you require any additional support with your application please get in touch with

Applications will close on 10th April 2026. For those who are successful the recruitment process will include your application a video interview and some online tests before an invitation to an assessment centre.

Required Experience:

Intern