Looking for an apprenticeship in accountancy and tax?

Rickard Luckin can support your tax and accountancy career

We are always looking to recruit talented people to join our team to continue the specialist service we provide for our clients. Whether it’s full-time or as an ACA apprentice or ATT apprentice, explore our vacancies and discover how Rickard Luckin can support your accountancy career.

Current training courses

  • Location: Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend

  • Team: Audit and Accounts

  • Type: Permanent

We will be accepting applications for 2025 from December 2024 onwards. Please have a look at our Student Programme . Interested applicants should send their CV and covering email to: Studentrecruitment@rickardluckin.co.uk

  • Location: Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend

  • Team: Tax

  • Type: Permanent

We will be accepting applications for 2025 from December 2024 onwards. Please have a look at our Student Programme . Interested applicants should send their CV and covering email to: Studentrecruitment@rickardluckin.co.uk

  • Location: Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend

  • Team: Audit and Accounts

  • Type: Permanent

We will be accepting applications for 2025 from December 2024 onwards. Please have a look at our Student Programme . Interested applicants should send their CV and covering email to: Studentrecruitment@rickardluckin.co.uk

If the role you are looking for is not listed, we are always keen to hear from good people who share our values. Please contact us through studentrecruitment@rickardluckin.co.uk and we would be happy to talk to you further.
HR & People Development Adviser | Chelmsford

Rickard Luckin Trainee Accountant Programme

Watch our video to find out why our students chose Rickard Luckin, and how they feel about working in our offices. We currently have over 30 accounting apprentices studying several professional qualifications at varying stages of completion, including ACA, ACA-CTA, ATT-CTA and AAT.

For further information please contact us at studentrecruitment@rickardluckin.co.uk

Can I apply for an accounting apprenticeship?

If you are an A-Level student or graduate that meets our application criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements for A-Level students:
“A” grade GCSEs in English and Maths, and 120 UCAS points at A2 (300 under the previous system), excluding General Studies.

Requirements for Graduates:
As above plus a minimum 2:1 degree.

Download our Student Brochure

Discover how we can help launch your career in accountancy and tax in our Student Brochure.

Learn more about our dedicated ACA training opportunities, providing specialist skills and experience to progress and develop as part of a dynamic, challenging and positive environment.

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Award-winning workplace engagement

We have been recognised by Best Companies as one of the best medium-sized companies to work for in the UK.

As well as moving from a 1-star to a 2-star company, representing ’outstanding’ levels of workplace engagement, Rickard Luckin also featured in three Best Companies Q2 2023 league tables:


  • 2nd Best Accountancy Firm in the UK
  • 15th Best Company in the East of England
  • 16th Best Medium-Sized Company to work for in the UK

We have a very special culture here at Rickard Luckin, built up over many years by staying true to our core values of Passionate, Personal and Professional.

Training at Rickard Luckin

As a firm, we are passionate about nurturing talent and providing our team with the tools, training, and support that they need to succeed. We are committed to providing our clients with exceptional service, and achieve this by hiring and developing the best and brightest professionals.

As a trainee at Rickard Luckin, not only will we support you through your professional studies with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) or Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT), you will also have access to a wide range of opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. We have developed our own skills programme which your manager will support you through and this will take you from day 1 through to qualifying as a Chartered Accountant or Chartered Tax Adviser.

With our size and location, we can provide you with the breadth, depth and opportunity of a larger firm in terms of varied work experience whilst still offering the benefit of working locally and in a family-feel, friendly firm. You will work alongside experienced professionals on challenging and complex projects, giving you the chance to learn from the best and apply your knowledge in a practical and meaningful way.

We also provide a range of training and development opportunities through the Rickard Luckin Development Academy covering not only technical training but also soft skills and general personal and career development workshops.

We understand that starting your career in accountancy and tax may be daunting, but we know how exciting it can be with the right support and are committed to making the transition as smooth and rewarding as possible. Our friendly and supportive team will be on hand to answer your questions, provide guidance, and offer feedback as you progress in your career.

We are looking for trainees who are driven and ambitious wanting to pursue a career in accountancy whilst being passionate about the world of business. Whether you are sitting your A levels, about to graduate or recently left school or university, we offer a range of opportunities to suit your needs and aspirations.

We train and develop individuals to be professionals with a personal approach and have a passion for their career.

Terri Smith – Director & Head of Trainee Development