Johnston Carmichael welcomes 90 students to the firm

Johnston Carmichael has proudly welcomed 90 students into the firm as part of its commitment to fostering a “diverse and vibrant” talent pipeline.  

The group of recruits, which will be spread across the firm’s offices in Scotland and Newcastle, includes graduates who will undertake training to become qualified accountants, interns, and school leavers joining via the firm’s JC Futures scheme. 

Johnston Carmichael Futures scheme is a four to six-year training opportunity that offers school leavers a route to full qualification as an accountant. 

In recent years, the firm has placed an increased focus on removing barriers to entering the accountancy sector. Among the measures it has introduced are implementing student open  evenings across its key offices, allowing attendees to meet other students and senior people at the firm.

Earlier this October, the firm announced a partnership with the ICAS Foundation to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and promote greater social mobility in the profession.

The partnership will see Johnston Carmichael provide bursaries to two accountancy students for a period of up to four years along with internship experience, mentoring support and an introduction to the firm’s networks.

Kimberley Watson, head of early careers at Johnston Carmichael, said: “The doors are wide open for a young person looking to start their business and accountancy career with Johnston Carmichael – regardless of background or education level.

“One of our biggest strengths at Johnston Carmichael is the level of support we give to young people pursuing a career in accountancy with us. Our student recruits get the opportunity to work directly with well-established accountants and build strong peer connections.”

She added: “We are a close-knit organisation with strong working relationships between colleagues across all our offices, which helps students as they take their first steps in their new career.”