We welcome Hazlewoods 2018 trainees
This year, we have introduced a new apprenticeship scheme for school leavers, formerly AAT. In September we welcomed a staggering 36 trainees to the firm of these 10 are starting on our new apprenticeship scheme and the rest are graduates studying ACA across the firms varying departments. We have seen a large increase in enrolment over the years, with this year being the biggest intake yet.
Hazlewoods works hard to support trainees through every aspect of the scheme, which combines a first full time job for many with intense studying towards regular exams. We are committed to incorporating feedback into each new intake of trainees as well as liaising regularly with colleges they are attending.
Hazlewoods has been successfully ranked in the Top 100 Employers for School and College Leavers for the last 4 years. The awards recognise companies that are both raising awareness of and delivering apprenticeships, school leaver programmes and sponsored degrees. The winners were decided on the basis of anonymous satisfaction surveys filled din by trainees according to skills development, careers progress and salary.
We provide clear opportunities to develop and climb the career ladder and we are wholly committed to developing our own talent at Hazlewoods, and nurturing it. We are always delighted to gain a ranking as a Top Employer for School and College Leavers.
Becky Stokes (new ACA trainee)
‘I joined Hazlewoods three months ago now, with no previous accountancy background, but found that I became quickly involved in real tasks such as preparing clients’ accounts, so I feel like I’ve been contributing to the success of Hazlewoods from the outset. For me, it’s been a steep learning curve but everyone has been really helpful and friendly and so I feel like I’ve settled well into the team. Since I have joined there has been various new-joiner lunches and a summer party, so there’s always lots going on outside the office too and lots of chance to get to know others.'