BHP welcomes 34 new trainees

Independent accountancy firm BHP has welcomed 34 new trainees across its offices in Yorkshire and North Derbyshire.

The latest intake includes 17 graduates, nine non-graduates and eight placement students. They are divided across all the firm’s offices, with 14 trainees starting in Sheffield, six in Leeds, four in Cleckheaton, seven in York and three in Chesterfield. 

All of the trainees will take part in BHP’s training programme, which is run across each of the firm’s five offices, and all its service lines. The programme provides an opportunity for those looking to break into the finance industry to gain hands-on experience while studying for their professional qualifications. 

For the past five years, the programme has helped over 200 professionals build careers. This year’s programme included a two-week induction, where the entire cohort came together with past trainees and team members from all five offices to share experiences. 

Karen Arch, chief people officer at BHP, said: “At BHP, we’re passionate about nurturing and developing the skills of young professionals looking to break through and leave their mark on the finance industry. 

“One of the core values at BHP is about having a positive impact, whether that be on our clients, the communities in which we work or the lives of people who work here. Our trainee programme is key to this as not only through each intake do we help create the next generation of advisors, we also ensure that our clients and our own business are able to thrive, not just today but long into the future.” 

Arch added: “Being certified as a Great Place to Work we pride ourselves on being a supportive workplace that always keeps the wellbeing and future success of our people at the forefront of our business.”