Graduates

Take the next step to success

Your future’s bright

So you’ve left uni, what now? Exciting times are ahead— it’s time to kick-start your career.

Careers at Harold Sharp

What are my next career steps?

01

Reach out to us

We’ll chat about where you’re at in your career — have you just finished university? Or have you been working in hospitality since you stopped studying? We’ll talk through the next steps.

02

Join our team

Following a successful interview, you’ll join as a trainee. We’ll onboard you and set you up. If you have any questions or things you think you need support with, we’ll give it to you.

03

Start taking on clients

Become the accounting pro you’ve always wanted to be. Before you know it, you’ll be handling clients of your own, learning and growing into a fully-fledged team member. 

04

Find your voice

Use your newfound knowledge to influence and affect your clients, grow your own client base and make a difference in how Harold Sharp does business.

Careers at Harold Sharp

Continuing your accounting training

As a graduate, you may already have some existing qualifications, so we’ll work with you to build and grow your existing knowledge and to get you qualified as a Chartered Accountant.

We offer on-the-job training with constant learning. From day one, you’ll get stuck in with our dynamic team of problem solvers and have the opportunity to be involved with everything.

Our Values

Unity

We are team players, encouraging each other to be proactive and collaborative.

Clarity

We make things as simple as possible, streamlining communication for both clients and colleagues.

Resilience

We are quick to adapt to change, helping each other to stay focused and to respond in an agile way.

Curiosity

We ask questions, seek answers and empower each other to challenge the norm.

Positivity

We are kind and cheerful and, no matter what happens, we stay true to ourselves.

Benefits

We pay for your qualifications

Need more training? We’ll pay for you to pass your exams.

Make a real difference

We’re a top-down structure — that means nothing is off the table.

Manage your own clients

Once you’re settled, you’ll have clients to manage all of your own.

Happy employees

“Harold Sharp offers flexibility and progression. The company has great values and the people are also lovely!”

Cat Lavelle, Payroll specialist

Begin your journey

We’re sorry, applications are currently closed

Please be advised that we are not taking any further applications from graduates or school leavers at this time.

Applications are closed for our Sept ’24, Feb ’25 and Sept ’25 intakes. 

If you wish to apply speculatively, upload your CV or email it to Amie Wilson at careers@haroldsharp.co.uk, though please be advised that we do not currently have any active vacancies for AAT / ACA / ACCA.

 

Need more career info?

Take a chance on your accounting career and look at all we have to offer. We’ve got job openings and a variety of different areas that you can move forward. We’ll help all business people make decisions, navigate their choices and advise them of opportunities.