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ACA Graduate Programme Starting March 2027
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Posted:
29 September 2026 (16 days ago)
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Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Overview
We are Dixon Wilson is a specialist firm of accomplished accountancy and tax advisors offering a bespoke and personal service to private clients their families trusts and businesses. Determined problem solvers since 1888 we are proud to be an independent firm. Proactive curious and nimble this is Dixon Wilson through and through. Our heritage is important to us. What weve learnt from our past we bring with us to create our future.
Who we are
We are Dixon Wilson is a specialist firm of accomplished accountancy and tax advisors offering a bespoke and personal service to private clients their families trusts and businesses. Determined problem solvers since 1888 we are proud to be an independent firm. Proactive curious and nimble this is Dixon Wilson through and through. Our heritage is important to us. What weve learnt from our past we bring with us to create our future.
Who we are
As a firm we depend on having great people. People who are able to solve the complex challenges of our clients and keep up with the pace of how we operate. People who guide our purpose by demonstrating three important values that sit at our core Seek the solution Solve together Be curious.
As people are at the heart of what we do we place a strong emphasis on ensuring our staff enjoy the work they do to remain happy engaged and motivated.
The variety and range of clients we deal with results in plenty of interesting and varied work across accounts audit and tax. There is ample opportunity to be exposed to new challenges.
We have 15 Partners and approximately 180 employees in total. The technical expertise of our partners and staff is outstanding. This is supported by the number of industry and professional prizes awarded to the firm and staff.
With over 60 trainees at varying stages of a training programme the firm recognises the importance of life beyond learning. Our active social committee with the support from our partners delivers a wide range of social and charitable activities such as our annual charity poker night chess evenings monthly drinks netball cricket and tennis to name a few! These events are a great way to get to know colleagues at all levels.
Our office in London occupying the ground upper floors and roof terrace of a modern development on Chancery Lane is an impressive and enjoyable location to work with views across the city.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
ACA Training Contract
A three-year ACA training contract with Dixon Wilson offers the following:
- All-round experience: Our provision of tax accountancy and advisory services to high net worth private clients including their families trusts and businesses means that your work will be challenging and varied. Be it micro accounts very large accounts trusts partnerships personal and company tax returns as well as audits you will learn from and collaborate with experienced colleagues to grow your skills and knowledge.
- Clear progression pathway and a supportive environment: Our ACA graduate programme is well structured and youll have a clear progression pathway throughout and beyond. It has been designed to ensure you grow your technical abilities learn from experiences and build the personal and professional skills you need to progress. Many of our senior staff and partners trained at Dixon Wilson and will be there to guide you through.
What we look for:
Aside from our online assessment results we look for:
Candidates with an achieved 2.1 or higher and 120 UCAS points minimum (300 points under the old UCAS system)
Aside from our online assessment results we look for:
Candidates with an achieved 2.1 or higher and 120 UCAS points minimum (300 points under the old UCAS system)
Good numeracy skills
Strong listening written and oral communication skills
A collaborative team player attitude
Adaptability when exposed to new situations and scenarios
A genuine interest in pursuing a career in accountancy
An aptitude to deliver a first-class professional service to our clients
The ability to balance the demands of work and succeed in professional examinations
A curious mind and an eagerness to learn
Solution oriented and enjoys problem solving
Our three-year graduate programme will recognise reward and nurture your talent. Within an inclusive culture that values collaboration learning and a commitment to problem solving.
If you believe that you have the required qualities and commitment please apply now to start with us in March 2027 - we welcome and look forward to your application.
If successful applicants must be available to start on 22 March 2027; if you are unable to commit to that start date please wait and apply for the next intake which begins in August 2027.
When submitting your application please also upload copies of your degree and A Level (or equivalent) certificate(s) or transcript. Alternatively email copies to
Please note closing date: 31 October 2026 however this role may close earlier than 31 October 2026 if all positions are filled.
Our three-year graduate programme will recognise reward and nurture your talent. Within an inclusive culture that values collaboration learning and a commitment to problem solving.
If you believe that you have the required qualities and commitment please apply now to start with us in March 2027 - we welcome and look forward to your application.
If successful applicants must be available to start on 22 March 2027; if you are unable to commit to that start date please wait and apply for the next intake which begins in August 2027.
When submitting your application please also upload copies of your degree and A Level (or equivalent) certificate(s) or transcript. Alternatively email copies to
Please note closing date: 31 October 2026 however this role may close earlier than 31 October 2026 if all positions are filled.
