At Kingston Smith LLP we operate four stage's of recruitment for the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) selection process:

Stage One:

Reviewing your CV and covering letter.

Stage Two:

Ability Test.  We will ask you to complete numerical and verbal reasoning tests. The tests will take approximately 1 hour and you have to pass these in order to progress on to stage three.

Stage Three:

1st Interview.  This is conducted by a member of our HR team and takes approximately one hour. Normally this is held on the same day as your ability tests.

Stage Four:

2nd Interview.  There is a second interview with Jon Sutcliffe, Partner. After the interview you will be given the opportunity to meet a current AAT trainee.  If you are successful at the second interview stage, a job offer will be made.

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for a minimum of at least 5 GCSE passes grade A-C, including Maths and English at grade B or above, with two B’s at A-Level or equivalent. We will also consider applicants with a 2.2 degree result or above in any discipline.

We do accept foreign equivalents for all the above qualifications. However, we are only able to consider applications from candidates who already hold a valid three year work permit.

Personal Skills:

In addition to the academic criteria, we look for the following qualities in applicants:

• A logical numerate mind that can deal with and interpret figures accurately.
• An analytical, inquisitive outlook, always looking beyond the obvious. 
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong self-motivation - a determination to succeed
• Strong commercial and financial awareness  
• The ability to gain the confidence of and co-operate effectively with all levels of clients.

To discuss Kingston Smith LLP’s AAT training programme in more depth, contact:

Kate Campbell
HR Officer
Tel:  +44(0)20 7566 4000