ACCOUNTANCY

EMPLOYER DIRECTORY
EMPLOYER DIRECTORY
You
Are you:
• Looking for an ICAEW ACA three-year Chartered
Accountancy Training Contract based in Watford?
• Intelligent, articulate, with a lively personality and
independent mind?
• Looking to enjoy the challenge of working as
part of a team?
• Committed to your career with a business-like attitude?
• Prepared to accept responsibility early on?
• A graduate (with or expecting to achieve a 2:1 degree
or above) with good A levels (a minimum of 300 UCAS
points, or equivalent, excluding general studies)?
• Looking for an excellent grounding in
accountancy with the chance to specialise in a
particular field when qualified?
If you are, then we’d like to hear from you.
Us
Established in 1933, Hillier Hopkins LLP is one of
the region’s leading independent firms of chartered
accountants. As a progressive practice serving London and
the Home Counties, we operate a culture of innovation
where training and development of our people is seen as
key to our continued success. With 17 Principals and over
120 staff operating out of offices in Aylesbury, London,
Milton Keynes and Watford, our specialist expertise
covers all aspects of both corporate and personal
finance providing a friendly and professional service
to a wide spectrum of commercial and professional
clients. We provide advice and support to individuals
and businesses ranging from small family enterprises to
large international corporations. These include specialist
divisions in tax investigations, forensic accounting and
niche work in entertainment and media. Fully networked
offices, regular team briefings and social activities provide
the basis for a truly cohesive membership.
With a growing and diverse client base you can expect to
work on a range of demanding assignments in any one year.
By working closely with the Principals and qualified staff you
will learn quickly and take considerable responsibility from
an early stage. You’ll work on practical assignments which
are directly relevant to your professional examinations.
Hillier Hopkins LLP has held the ‘Investor In People’
accreditation since 1994. •
Company details
No. of employees
120+
No. of trainees
17
Job opportunities
Type of job opportunities
Graduate jobs, placements
Offices recruited into
Watford, London and Milton Keynes
International opportunities
No
Disciplines recruited from
Any
GRADUATE JOBS
No. of graduate jobs
6
Min. degree required/expected
2:1
Min. UCAS points
300
Graduate application deadline
See website
UNDERGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES
No. of undergraduate opportunities
2
Undergraduate application deadline
See website
How to apply
Application method
Application form online
Contact information
www.hillierhopkins.co.uk/about-us/working-us
Trainee Profile
NAME
LOCATION
UNIVERSITY
DEGREE
ROLE
James Alexander Brent Vinall
Watford
Plymouth
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
Chartered Accountancy Student
How did you get your job?
I applied for the role of Chartered
Accountant Student through the Hillier
Hopkins LLP website and completed each
stage of the recruitment process, from
telephone interview to online psychometric
tests, through to two physical interviews at
their head office.
Why did you choose HH?
I chose Hillier Hopkins LLP because of
its geographical position in and around
London, which had been a favoured
destination of work whilst I was at
university in Plymouth. I chose to work at a
medium-sized accounting practice because
I wanted to develop healthy working
relationships with senior management in
the firm and feel valued.
What’s it like working at HH?
Hillier Hopkins LLP is a great firm to work for.
From day one I have been offered support
from all staff and made to feel very welcome.
I have gained valuable experience and have
developed relationships with the Principals
and clients, which I might not have obtained
whilst working for a ‘big four’ firm.
What are your main duties/roles?
Main duties involve completing necessary
fieldwork for audits, working as part of an
audit team, planning and completion of audit
files, preparation of financial statements and
building client relationships.
What skills are useful in this profession?
Important skills to have in the accountancy
profession are good problem-solving skills,
good attention to detail, good social skills
(in order to build client relationships),
time management and the ability to
work on more than one job at one time
(as information from clients can become
available at different times).
What would you like to achieve in the future?
My short term goal is to become a fully
qualified chartered accountant and in the
long term I want to work my way up in
different management roles to reach the top
level of becoming an audit partner.
What challenges have you come across and
what support have you received?
Having grown up in countryside
Herefordshire, I initially found it difficult
adapting to city life. I was given help and
support from my colleagues at Hillier
Hopkins in order to become comfortable
with my new surroundings.
Do you have any advice for anyone wanting
to join Hillier Hopkins LLP
Be prepared to work hard and put yourself
out there when trying to make friends so
that you quickly integrate yourself within
the firm and become known not only to
members of your own department, but other
departments also. A holistic firm is better
than a firm driven by individuals! •
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