There is no shortage of talent in the accountancy market. Colleges, universities and distance learning institutions provide quality academic training for aspiring accountancy professionals.  There are limited entry barriers to completing the vocational stages towards membership of ACCA. However, after passing their exams and completing the vocational stage, graduates and post-graduates need a training contract to build up a record documenting their practical work experience proving their competency. To achieve this, they need additional training provided by accountancy firms or other suitable organisations with an appropriate portfolio of senior qualified staff and practice licences.

Unfortunately, we have observed an upsetting tendency on the market: There are more trainee than there are trainee positions available. The overall number of trainee positions is falling year-on-year. Most accountancy trainees and graduates from disadvantaged backgrounds receive their training from small accountancy practices. Large, multinational accountancy firms offering trainee contracts with attractive salaries remain beyond their reach. We exist to help trainees and graduates from disadvantaged backgrounds bridge that gap. We aim to advise and aid them in finding the right placement to further their career – where their qualifications and abilities are most suited.