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Armstrong Watson Takes on Record Number of New Trainees

We're pleased to announce a record number of new starters, 11 chartered accountancy trainees and 20 trainees studying AAT/ATT who join us across 5 of the firms offices in Glasgow, Carlisle, Northallerton, Skipton and Leeds.

The 31 budding chartered accountants and accounting trainees will join the Accounting, Audit and Tax teams, and will receive hands on experience alongside classroom study as they work towards their qualifications.

Paul Dickson, CEO and managing partner said: “We have a long history of growing our own talent and those who join us will not only have the opportunity to become future business leaders, but as a top 30 UK firm, will work at the cutting edge of legislative and technical changes in accounting.

“We strongly believe our people are our business and we invest in ambitious individuals who are keen to launch their careers and take advantage of the development we offer. With 17 offices across the North of England and Scotland and 13 different service lines, there’s a huge range of scope for career direction and development available to those who choose to join us on this exciting journey.”

Armstrong Watson was named by the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) as one of the top five accountancy businesses within the UK in which to ‘kick start your accountancy career’.

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