Application Deadline: 27 November 2026
Department: Audit
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Newcastle
Build something exceptional, with us...
Our ambition is clear and openly bold.
Armstrong Watson is on a journey to more than double our turnover by 2030, through disciplined organic growth, the attraction of outstanding talent, and the selective acquisition of like‑minded firms.
But growth alone is not the goal.
Reputation is.
And reputation is earned, not inherited.
Our strategic intent is simple to say and hard to deliver.
To become the most respected adviser to privately owned businesses in the North and the UK.
The firm business owners talk about.
The firm lawyers and bankers recommend without hesitation.
To achieve this, we are building the best Accounting and Financial Advisory firm to deal with, not just in the North, but across the UK. Exceptional service, deep expertise, trusted relationships, and absolute reliability define everything we do. These are not slogans; they are standards we hold ourselves to every day.
At our core, we exist for one reason, to help our clients achieve prosperity, a secure future, and peace of mind.
This strategy sets the direction.
Our people, our values‑led culture, and our standards will deliver it.
We are looking for people who want more than the next job. People who care deeply about:
If you want to grow with a business that is ambitious, values‑driven, and serious about excellence, Armstrong Watson offers opportunity and expectation in equal measure.
What you will find here:
This is our moment, and our vision is clear, to build something genuinely remarkable.
Start your professional services career with one of the UK's leading independent accountancy firms. From day one, you'll work with real clients, gain professional qualifications and receive the support needed to become a trusted business adviser.
We are currently looking for our next promising cohort of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers to start with us in September 2027. We have positions available across our Carlisle, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Skipton & Manchester offices.
Throughout our three-year programme, you'll gain hands-on experience working with a diverse range of clients while developing the technical, commercial and professional skills needed to become a trusted business adviser. It's a challenging and rewarding journey that combines practical experience, professional qualifications and structured development to build a strong foundation for your future career.
With full study support for the ACA or ATT/CTA qualification, you'll balance professional studies with real client work, applying your learning in practice from day one.
You'll join either our Audit and Assurance (ACA) or Tax (ATT/CTA) team, working alongside experienced colleagues and supporting clients across a variety of sectors. As your confidence and expertise grow, you'll build strong professional relationships and take on increasing levels of responsibility.
Successfully completing our training programme can open the door to a wide range of career opportunities across the firm. Whether your interests lie in Restructuring & Insolvency, Corporate Finance, Business Services or another specialist area, you'll have the opportunity to explore different career paths and continue developing your expertise as your career progresses.
We're looking for motivated individuals who enjoy working collaboratively, are eager to learn and are ready to take on new challenges. In return, you'll gain valuable experience, professional qualifications and access to rewarding opportunities that will help you build a successful long-term career.
Successful candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for levy funding.
How to Apply
If you think this is the right opportunity for you and your career, apply online with our simple application form, where you will also be asked to upload a copy of your current CV.
Please ensure that you clearly list subjects studied and grades achieved for all GCSEs and A Levels on your CV, as well as ensuring that you provide confirmation of your achieved or predicted degree result. All questions on our application form must be answered fully or this could affect your application being progressed.
We ask that you apply for one vacancy only (as there are different vacancies listed due to multiple office options). If you are willing to work in more than one location, this can be discussed at the interview.
All successful candidates will be expected to commence their employment in September 2027. There will be a structured training programme during the first 3 weeks of the role which will require travel outside of the location that you have applied to. Please note that due to the structured training programme, no holidays can be authorised during this time.
Sponsorship Visas - Please note before applying for one of these vacancies, we are not a registered employer, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship to candidates.
All successful candidates will be asked to provide their education certificates prior to commencing their role.
In return for your commitment and contribution, we'll provide:
You'll also benefit from:
In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further.
When you're with us... we're with you.
Armstrong Watson has been advising and protecting clients across the North of England and Scotland since 1867. With 19 regional offices from Glasgow to Leeds, and over 800 colleagues, we’re focused enough to provide a truly tailored service and large and experienced enough to work alongside any size of business, delivering a complete remit of services equal to top tier firms.
Our full range of specialist services and financial advice includes accountancy, tax, payroll, corporate finance, financial planning, wealth management, forensic accounting, outsourced finance functions, and corporate restructuring, recovery and insolvency. As a member of the MSI Global Alliance, we’re also able to provide worldwide professional services through our international partner firms.
We pride ourselves in knowing our client’s businesses inside and out, understanding every part of the operation, people, processes, current status and forecasted plans. We will share in your vision, work with you as you progress towards identified goals and support and guide you, helping you to find key areas of opportunity, efficiency and growth.
Our core purpose is to support, advise and protect companies and individuals for the long term, enabling you to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind.
