Trainee Programme
It’s a fantastic career choice for anyone who has a good eye for detail, is a team player and can demonstrate commitment, ambition, and a willingness to learn.
You’ll have the opportunity to meet and work with various people in different industries as well as the different departments within the firm.
If this is something you’re looking for, then we’d love to hear from you!
Whether you join us from school, college, university, or are considering a change in career, our training programme will provide you with all the skills and experience you need to strengthen and broaden your knowledge, so that you can excel as a valued member of our team and eventually a trusted adviser.
You will be based at one of our South-West offices (Bath, Bristol, Taunton or Yeovil), and as a trainee you will meet lots of supportive colleagues within your team and the wider specialist teams.
You will be able to study for your AAT/ATT/ACA/ACCA qualification from early on in your career. But don’t panic, if you haven’t decided or are not sure which qualifications you want to achieve, we will create an individual training plan, which is unique to you. The plan will include all the information and guidance you need to make sure the most appropriate qualification is chosen…as well as a buddy to help you along the way!
The training itself will take place with one of our training providers. Which training provider you are placed with will depend upon the qualification you pursue. Most of our trainees are able to do their in-person training in Bristol, alongside their self-directed study.
We have a large number of trainees working their way through their qualifications at any one time. As such, you will have a network of colleagues, across all of our offices, who will be pursuing a similar pathway to yourself. During your time as a trainee there are numerous social and training events that we arrange in order to build this support network and provide you with the opportunities to share knowledge with other trainees.
Pathway programmes
Our Graduate Pathway focusses on studying for the ACA qualification, which typically takes three years to complete. Our Non-Graduate Pathway looks at a qualification through the ACCA, which on average takes three to four years.
If you’re not looking to study for an accountancy qualification, taking the AAT qualification route could be an option. This typically takes 18 – 24 months to be complete.
For graduates looking to start a career in Tax, you will be required to take the ATT route followed by the CTA qualification, which takes approximately three to four years.
If you’re looking at joining our Tax team using our Non-Graduate Pathway, you can study the ATT qualification, which typically takes 12 – 18 months and if appropriate, followed by the CTA route.
Milsted Langdon is a great place to start your career, with a huge emphasis on the employee experience and helping our people thrive.
See below some stories of current senior staff who began their working life as our trainees or click the apply button to start your application – good luck!
Our stories
Martin Johnson
General Practice Partner
2007 – Joined ML in the Payroll department
2008 – Moved to General Practice
2010 – AAT qualified
2015 – ACCA qualified
2016 – Promoted to Supervisor
2017 – Promoted to Assistant Manager
2018 – Promoted to Manager
2020 – Fellow of ACCA
2021 – Promoted to Senior Manager
2023 – Promoted to Director
2024 – Member of ICAEW
2024 – Promoted to Partner
“I really enjoy working in part of such a supportive team at Milsted Langdon. I have a diverse client base as well as holding a large agricultural portfolio. This means every day is different and I really enjoy being out seeing clients. This is something that is essential with agricultural clients, so I can understand their business completely and tailor my advice to suit them.”
Dulith Wanigasekera
Senior General Practice Manager
2015 – Joined ML in General Practice Department in Bristol
2016 – Started studying ACCA
2021 – ACCA qualified
2021 – Promoted to Supervisor
2022 – Promoted to Assistant Manager
2023 – Promoted to Manager
2024 – Promoted to Senior Manager
“My career at ML has been made by the people I have had the pleasure of working with. A friendly, approachable, and supportive team is what has helped me through times of both pressure and success in my career. ML has given me room and responsibility to explore different projects, alongside working on accounts and audit clients, which provides me with more of a ‘well rounded’ job role. These internal projects have then helped me to be part of the growth of the firm over the last 10 years, which is key to my job satisfaction and feeling part of a bigger picture.”
Wendy Li
Forensic Manager
2018 – Joined ML in General Practice Department in Bristol
2018 – Started studying ACCA
2021 – ACCA qualified
2022 – Moved to Forensics Department
2023 – Promoted to Supervisor
2025 – Promoted to Assistant Manager
“Since joining Milsted Langdon I’ve had some amazing opportunities and worked on a lot of exciting projects. My time, both in General Practice and Forensics, has been positive and allowed me to get involved in a wide variety of work and meet a diverse cohort of clients. Overall I have enjoyed being able to deliver good client service and it has been rewarding to help clients achieve their goals.”
Mitch Dean
General Practice Manager
2018 – Joined ML in General Practice Department in Taunton
2019 – Started studying ACCA
2021 – ACCA qualified
2022 – Promoted to Supervisor
2024 – Promoted to Assistant Manager
“I began my career at Milsted Langdon who supported me through an apprenticeship, which combined on and off the job learning and enabled me to develop my skills and gain valuable experience. Since becoming a qualified accountant, through dedication, continuous learning and the support of ML, I have advanced to a managerial role. My favourite part of ML is working in a very friendly and welcoming environment.”
Jess Jackman
Tax Supervisor
2020 – Joined ML in Tax Department in Yeovil
2021 – Started studying ATT/CTA pathway
2022 – ATT qualified
2024 – CTA qualified
2024 – Promoted to Supervisor
“Some of my favourite things about working at Milsted Langdon are the supportive culture and opportunity to learn from my colleagues across the firm.
I’ve gained valuable experience due to the variety of work and feel like I learn something new every day.
I’m very grateful for the support they have given me throughout my time studying and the chance to focus my career in the areas I enjoy.”
Rebecca Starr
General Practice Supervisor
2018 – Joined ML in General Practice Department in Bristol
2018 – Started studying AAT
2020 – AAT qualified and began studying ACA
2022 – ACA qualified
2024 – Promoted to Supervisor
“Beginning my career with Milsted Langdon has provided a multitude of opportunities, which has included not only general practice work (accounts, tax, and audit) but the ability to join our cloud software and graduate training teams.
This brings variety to each working day and has allowed me to develop new skills throughout my time with ML. What I enjoy most is the culture and relationships I’ve been able to build with both clients and colleagues. To provide great service an equally great and supportive team is key.”
Sammy-Jo Lawler
Junior Tax Accountant
2023 – Joined ML in Tax department in Taunton
2024 – Started studying in ATT/CTA pathway
“Since joining ML I have learned so much, especially coming in with no prior experience in tax. The support and guidance from my colleagues, alongside starting the studying, has really helped me to develop my skills and grow in confidence, and I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to build my knowledge in the field.”
How to apply for our Trainee Programme
Apply via our website, including your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would like to apply for this role with Milsted Langdon.
We are temporarily not considering applications until April 2025. If you have any queries, please contact TeamML@milstedlangdon.co.uk