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Wise and Co. is an established eight-partner Practice based in Farnham, Surrey. The Practice culture is dynamic and enthusiastic with the team being energetic and friendly. Our client base ranges from the small sole trader to the large limited companies with turnover in excess of £40 million.
We describe ourselves as 'business advisers', as much of our work with clients goes well beyond proactive commercial and taxation advice. In addition to assisting with accounts, auditing and tax, we also find ourselves involved in management consultancy, strategic planning, corporate finance and due diligence projects.
Clients cover a wide geographic radius from Farnham, throughout the south of England. Our location provides easy access to main roads, railway stations and airports.
Trainees are recruited annually to study for ACA, ACCA and AAT qualifications. Fees for training courses with Kaplan Financial and BPP – two of the top UK tutors – together with examination costs at first sitting, are fully funded.
If you would like to join our bright and imaginative team, are enthusiastic, numerate and able to meet the challenge of dealing with a wide variety of work, then this firm with its broad client base is for you.
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Wise & Co. employs over 50 people and occasionally has vacancies for both professional and administrative staff. Please refer to the following sections for details of:
Academic requirements for trainee accountants
Although the majority of trainee accountants are studying to be Chartered Accountants, Wise & Co. also recruits staff undertaking their Certified Accountant's exams and Accounting Technician exams.
Our minimum entry requirements for a Chartered Accountants' training contract are:
If you apply for AAT training we would support your progression from AAT to ACA or ACCA.
Qualified Accountants - NO PRESENT VACANCIES
There are opportunities for qualified accountants with a Practice background to take on supervisory or management positions. The firm prides itself in offering career opportunities to the right individuals, demonstrated by the fact that a number of our present equity partners started with the firm as trainees. We are particularly interested in encouraging your personal development as well as your technical skills and would welcome discussing your interests and needs both at interview and throughout your career with us.
Tax Specialists - NO PRESENT VACANCIES
With an expanding Tax Practice we are always looking for qualified and trainee staff with an interest in taxation. The department offers a wide variety of services to clients, giving ample opportunity to expand on tax experience and knowledge. We offer full training support for tax qualifications and would welcome an enquiry from you.
This sheet is for applicants applying for an Institute of Chartered Accountants' training contract.
The Practice
Wise & Co. is a relatively young practice established in 1972. The eight Partners have a forward-looking approach to business. This is reflected in the work undertaken for clients and the structure of the client base. Copies of the Practice's periodic newsletters are included in this website and provide a further insight into the Practice.
Recruitment policy
We recruit a number of trainee accountants each year. Whilst the majority of students commence training in the summer months, we are pleased to employ new trainees throughout the year when we have a requirement.
Work Undertaken by Trainee Accountants
Trainee accountants will typically carry out a variety of work for clients. This will include annual accounts preparation, audit work, corporation tax, VAT and management accounts. The main focus of the work during the training contract will be accountancy and audit.
Client base
The Practice has several thousand clients ranging from one-man businesses to large companies with a multi-million pound turnover. Some clients are owner-managed family companies but we also deal with subsidiary companies of public companies.
Study leave and training
Paid study leave is provided in accordance with the ICAEW or ACCA contracts. Training is carried out with Kaplan Financial and BPP, two of the top UK tutors and all study fees are paid by the Firm for a student's first attempt at each level of their professional examinations.
Interviews
Students wishing to apply for a training vacancy should complete the electronic application form and return it with a covering letter to Deborah Chamberlain (Practice Manager) dch@wiseandco.co.uk. A CV is acceptable provided all the additional questions on the electronic application form have been answered. Interviews will be given by invitation thereafter and will usually involve a period of work experience comprising 2 – 3 days.
