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South West-based accountancy firm Albert Goodman has welcomed 17 new trainees to the business this September.
The Taunton-headquartered chartered accountants, tax consultants and financial planners has been operating its well-established trainee programme for a number of years now, enabling school leavers, university graduates and those changing careers to learn the skills needed to succeed in the accounting industry.
Among this year’s cohort of trainees is Joe Basquill, a former teacher who left the classroom to pursue a career in accountancy.
Also joining from the September 2024 cohort is Emma Griffiths, a UWE university graduate who elected to begin her career at Albert Goodman based on its reputation for developing talent.
The 17 new starters join at a strong period for Albert Goodman, which opened new offices in Bristol and Yeovil following 17% revenue growth.
Basquill said: “As a 30-something career changer, choosing the right balance between culture and opportunity was crucial for me and my family. Albert Goodman’s size means we work with a great variety of businesses, which provides myself and other trainees with the chance to learn across different sectors, disciplines and really get to grips with the business side of our roles.
“Changing your career can be a daunting experience, but as an applicant at Albert Goodman I always felt I was making decisions with my eyes wide open. The team were always helpful, honest and really made the whole process a straightforward and pleasant one.”
Sarah Bowden, HR director at Albert Goodman, added: “We were pleased to welcome our largest ever intake of new starters to the business this September. It was an exceptionally strong year for applications, with candidates displaying high levels of skill and potential throughout the recruitment process.
“With our roots firmly planted in the South West for over 150 years, we understand the importance of providing career opportunities to our communities, whether that’s those fresh from education or looking to change paths. We look forward to seeing this year’s cohort develop and to welcoming more trainees to our programme in 2025.”
