Current Opportunities
We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

• ACA Trainee - Starting August/September   
• Summer Placement - June to August 
• Front of House Receptionist

Please contact the personnel department for further information.

The Firm
Clement Keys is one of the largest independent Firms of Chartered Accountants in the West Midlands with over 100 employees. We provide an empowering and supportive working environment, resulting in an enjoyable and fulfilling career prospect.

Being a single office practice (our office is based in Edgbaston in the Heart of Birmingham in the West Midlands); you will quickly become a valued member of the team and have the opportunity to work with all the Partners and staff.

Our approach is designed to give you the training you need to do your job effectively and develop personally to deliver the highest quality of service expected by our clients.

An ‘Investors in People’ champion, we offer training and development opportunities that are not only fundamental to our continued success but also demonstrate the investment we make in our employees.

All our employees are valued and helped to achieve a work/life balance. The ‘client experience’ and variety of work makes your career at Clement Keys unique. From small entrepreneurial start-up businesses to well-established corporate entities and listed companies, we work hard to deliver a superior personal service.

Our values
We pride ourselves on our reputation for quality, reliability and service and recognise this is built on the commitment and capability of our employees. A number of high-profile awards have recognised our success as an employer, a service provider and a member of the wider community.

At Clement Keys we give equal value to our employees, the individual contributions they make and the skills, experience and the commitment they bring. Our employees are professionally trained and encouraged to be:

• Business aware
• Client focussed
• Socially responsible
• Visionary
• Proactive in providing a positive contribution to the Firm.

Opportunities
Whether you are a student just starting out in your career, an experienced professional or someone who is seeking a new challenge we are always looking for people who want to join our successful and growing professional practice.

We offer a variety of different opportunities including:

• Graduate Entrant (ACA/ACCA)
• A’-level Entrant (AAT)
• Experienced Professional Positions
• Support Positions
• Work Placement Opportunities

Graduate recruitment
Our graduates train as general practitioners and receive a wide range of experience from the first day they join us. Students join our audit and accountancy department, spending an average of a few weeks on each assignment.

The support you will get as a trainee
Whilst you are studying towards your professional qualification, the Firm will offer you:

Ongoing study support
Professional development
Practical experience working with a variety of teams.

Training programme
Our graduate training programme lasts for 36 months and will include a combination of professional tuition and external courses, internal technical training and continuous ongoing support. This will equip you with the skills that you will need to meet the challenges of your practical experience when you qualify. Your professional training will take place at one of the market leading training providers in Birmingham City Centre.

Why join Clement Keys?
There are many reasons to join Clement Keys, but ultimately, we believe that our staff are our biggest asset. With regular social events, Clement Keys is an enjoyable Firm to work for.

Entry requirements
Applications from students are accepted from any subject or degree discipline. To apply for a training contract you will be expected to meet the Firm’s entry requirements. In addition to your proven academic ability, you will be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

Minimum Entry Requirements
Clement Keys accepts applications from students of any subject or degree discipline.

To apply for a graduate training contract you will be expected to meet the Firm’s minimum entry requirements.

Using our own internal scoring criteria all applicants will be required to achieve a minimum of 32 points (taking into account ‘A’-level grades and degree classification). 

Our internal scoring criteria are as follows:

When to apply

Applications are accepted from September each year for graduate positions commencing the following August.

How to Apply 

Should you wish to apply for a graduate position and can offer us ability, enthusiasm and commitment, then please download and complete an application form and e-mail it to recruitment@clementkeys.co.uk 

General Recruitment Enquiries

Should you have a general recruitment enquiry, please contact the Personnel Department:

Melanie Parker
Personnel Manager
Clement Keys Chartered Accountants
39/40 Calthorpe Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 1TS
E-mail: recruitment@clementkeys.co.uk

Tel: 0121 456 4456