CAREERS, HE & EMPLOYABILITY

HSBC Insight Evening   Interested in working for HSBC in a variety of roles?  How does the idea of working for Europe’s largest bank sound?  On May 5th from 5pm - 6pm, there is an online webinar event with HSBC and will be letting you know all about their UK-wide Summer Work Experience and Apprenticeship opportunities. HSBC offer roles across all of their major business areas, including retail, private, commercial and investment banking, as well as jobs in operational and support functions such as audit, compliance, risk management, legal, finance, human resources and technology.  If banking and finance is something you think you might be interested in, this event is for you! If you’d like to apply to this exclusive event, please click on the registration link below.  Registration Link: https://www.research.net/r/HSBC-UK

  Apprenticeship Programmes with KPMG KPMG offer Apprenticeships in Business Administration, Digital Software Engineering and Audit. With offices based in Leeds and Sheffield, these  Apprenticeship programmes offer the chance to gain practical work experience and build core skills within a global network. For more information and to apply, please click the link below: https://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/apprentice/?utm_source=ucas&utm_campaign=app21_nm_html_apprentice_naw_html_Feb21

  Chartered Accountancy  Apprenticeship  Vacancies Chartered Accountancy  Apprenticeship   with  Trevelyan and Company, based in Leeds.  AAT Level 3 qualification  with potential for further qualifications for the right candidate. Students to send a C.V. and Covering letter to   info@delegateaccountancy.co.uk   in order to apply for the position. Deadline for applications is 28 February 2021.  The firm has offices in Wakefield, Huddersfield and now opening in Leeds.  This is an opportunity from one of our Ex-students.

AON Apprenticeship Scheme Opens   As a leading global professional services firm, AON provide a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Their apprenticeship scheme offers a good alternative to university.  By learning on the job, you'll quickly become a technical specialist with sound business knowledge, able to support account managers and consultants and help clients much sooner than you would in other organisations. Applications close on the 29th January 2021.  For more information and to apply, follow the link below: https://www.aon.com/careers/uk/apprenticeships.html

  Apprenticeships Available with Network Rail  Network Rail are recruiting for September 2021 starts for Finance Apprenticeships, Engineering, IT and Business. Some of these vacancies will be local and some will mean relocating, but the company pays allowances and support with accommodation costs.  Click the link below for more information: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/careers/early-careers/apprenticeships/

  RSM Insight Evening - 9th December RSM, one of the worlds leading tax and consulting firms are currently recruiting for college leavers and graduates in a number of areas. They are holding an insight event online via Teams on 9th December 4.30—6.30pm. You will be able to meet the partners, apprentices and find out about the company, the recruitment process and there will be a live Q&A.  If you would like to register to attend this event, email jasmine.lockwood@rsmuk.com

  Apprenticeships & Early Careers with BDO BDO have released vacancies for Tax and Audit posts at their Leeds office.  Click below to find out more about BDO's apprenticeship programme: https://bdoearlyincareer.co.uk/apprenticeship/ You’ll start with entry-level qualifications and progress to a professional qualification in your chosen area. If you pass all of your exams and complete your apprenticeship learning plan, within four years you’ll be a qualified accountant as well as achieving a Level 7 Accountancy/Taxation Professional Apprenticeship.* For more information about the vacancies available at BDOs Leeds office, click the link below: https://bdouk.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/BDO_Early_in_Career/1/refreshFacet/318c8bb6f553100021d223d9780d30be

  Deloitte BrightStart Apprenticeships  Deloitte is a leading global provider of  audit and assurance ,  consulting ,  financial advisory ,  risk advisory ,  tax , and related services. They have bases across the UK, including in London, Birmingham, Newcastle and Leeds. Applications for Deloitte BrightStart Apprenticeships have opened. Vacancies range from Cyber, Tax, Auditing and Legal at sites across the country. If you are interested in Auditing and Assurance, Deloitte have a base in Leeds. Closing deadlines:  Please be aware, if a particular opportunity becomes oversubscribed, applications will close before the stated deadline. Deloitte recommend you get your application in as early as possible. For more details and to apply, please see the link below: https://deloittecandidate.ambertrack.co.uk/studentprogrammes2021/bsauditassurance.aspx

RSM - School Leaver Apprenticeships RSM are one of the world’s largest networks of  audit ,  tax  and  consulting  firms. Although they are a global  firm, they have bases in both Leeds and Hull. RSM are currently advertising  vacancies for Tax, Audit and Accounting through their  School Leaver Apprenticeship programme, starting in August 2021. The deadline for Yorkshire based vacancies is the 29th November 2020. Please see the link below for more details and to apply: https://bit.ly/2U63ljL

  Nestle Academy Apprenticeships Nestle are running a Virtual Open Week w/c 9th November. You'll hear from specialists at Nestle, as well as current apprenticeships who will be talking about their experiences.  To register for this event, click the link below: https://bit.ly/3l0fQsP 2021 applications for Nestle Academy Higher and Degree Apprenticeships have opened, including vacancies in Chartered Management, Finance, and Digital Marketing. With a base in York these are regional opportunities for students looking to apply for apprenticeships after college. Click the link below for more details and to apply: https://www.nestleacademy.co.uk/apprentices/

Mazars Looking to Recruit a Tax Apprentice (Corporate Tax) in Leeds Mazars LLP, with a base in Leeds, are looking to recruit a Tax Apprentice to start in September 2020. Recruitment process is being conducted virtually.  Candidates will be required to have a m inimum of 112 UCAS points.   This is based on the new 2017 UCAS Tariff. You can calculate your UCAS points  here . Candidates also need a g rade B or above in GCSE English Language and Maths. For more details and to apply, click the link below: https://mazarstrainingopportunities.engageats.co.uk/LoginV2.aspx

Student Finance - Deadline of 22nd May If you are applying to university for September 2020, hopefully you will have started to complete your student finance application. This is just a reminder that if you haven't already done so, you will need to ensure this is completed, preferably  before 22nd May  in order to ensure that your application is processed in time for you starting at university in the Autumn Term. Student Finance England have set up an area on their website to assist students and parents/carers who are supporting a students' finance application. Please follow the link below for more help.  This may be quite a useful resource, in light of the current situation where it can be more difficult to provide evidence required for your application. https://studentfinance.campaign.gov.uk/

Opportunity to apply for a university scholarship which awards students £1,250 in their first year of university   The Holbeck Scholarship and is run through York University but you don't have to have applied to York University to be awarded the scholarship. Students have to meet certain eligibility criteria,- the first in your family to go to university (doesn't include siblings), parental income, and be predicted to achieve ABB or better (equivalent qualifications also considered). Please click on the link below to find out more about the programme, how to apply and check your eligibility: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/uk-eu/scholarships/holbeck/ The scheme is open now and the deadline to receive applications is: Friday 15th May You will need to provide an email address for a parent/guardian and you will need to pass on your Progress Tutor's contact details so we can provide a reference. It will be worth contacting your Progress Tu...

Dive into Digital with PWC Price Waterhouse Coopers, an international accounting and professional services company are running an insight day for Year 12 and Year 13 students who are studying Computer Science or Maths A level in Leeds about career opportunities, work experience opportunities and fully funded degrees in Digital Technology.  The event takes place on Monday 3rd Feb 4.30 -7pm.  Sign up using the link below:  https://www.utcleeds.co.uk/about/jobshop/pwc-dive-into-digital-event/

PwC Year 12 Paid Work Experience Are you looking for paid work experience next summer? PwC, a big company and a leader in the field of accountancy, technology and business, are offering you the chance to apply for their Year 12 Insight Week programme… If you apply, you could be spending an action-packed week next summer in one of PwC’s offices - and get paid for it! You’ll meet lots of  people in different roles, and experience the work that PwC do. The experiences and skills you gain will help you to plan your next career steps. PwC are offering you the choice between a Digital Insight Week, an Accounting Insight Week and a Business Insight Week - so if you’re in Year 12* and you’re keen to understand how you can progress your career in one of these fields, then please do have a look on their website, read more about the programmes & their entry criteria, and how to apply!  You can find more details at  pwc.co.uk/schools/work-experience ...

BDO - Apprenticeships for September 2020 entry. BDO are currently recruiting for apprentices in the Leeds area for Employment Tax and Audit services for September 2020. Please follow the link for more information on their apprenticeship programme and look for the vacancies tab, select the Leeds Area and there will be a link to apply for their vacancies. You will need to achieve 3 A Levels or equivalent at A*- C and GCSE Maths and English at 4 -9. https://bdoearlyincareer.co.uk/

RSM Insight Evening RSM are offering an insight evening to students and parents to find out about the A Level Leaver programmes they offer. RSM are based in Leeds and offer a number of apprenticeship opportunities in business and finance and we have had a number of our students be very successful with them in the past.  http://bit.ly/2Ou6OXr  

PWC Launch Their Flying Start Degrees Programme If you are interested in applying for apprenticeships at the end of Year 13, Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC), who have offices in Leeds are looking to recruit in a number of finance and technology careers.  They are also holding an open evening on 17th October at their Leeds offices, please follow the link to register your interest to attend. Please see link below for more information: https://www.pwc.co.uk/careers/school-jobs/jobs/flying-start-degrees.html http://www.careersschools.pwc.co.uk/Events/ShowEvent/Leeds-Office-Networking-Evening-Schools-and-Colleges/901587

Degrees in Accounting Business and technology with built in paid work placements with PWC If you are interested in applying for finance, Business or technology based careers at university, Price Waterhouse Coopers, a large finance company have developed a degree programme with the opportunity to do paid work placements during your degree which will enhance your employment opportunities. If you take the Accounting degree through this scheme, they will give you support to work towards becoming a Chartered Accountant. Please follow this link for more information. https://www.pwc.co.uk/careers/school-jobs/jobs/flying-start-degrees.html You can register your interest on the link above and you have to apply for these programmes through UCAS.