Scrutton Bland welcomes 10 new trainees to Ipswich and Colchester offices

The big picture: Scrutton Bland, part of the Sumer accountancy group, has hired its latest batch of trainees across its Ipswich and Colchester offices. The move underscores the firm's commitment to developing the next generation of accounting professionals.

Key details:

• Ten trainees joined on 2 September 2024.

• They will work in Business Advisory, Corporate Services, and Tax teams.

• Trainees will study towards their Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and Association of Tax Technicians (ATT) qualifications.

• Scrutton Bland selected the cohort from a "highly competitive" pool of applicants.

Why it matters: The initiative aims to cultivate internal talent and prepare future managers and leaders within the firm.

What they're saying:

"We are pleased to welcome our 2024 apprentices to the Scrutton Bland family," said Jason Fayers, Managing Partner at Scrutton Bland. "These trainees were selected from a large number of applications, and we are excited to see them develop and explore the numerous opportunities available."

Georgie Norman, Head of People and Culture, added: "By growing our own talent, we ensure that our people are fully equipped to become the managers and leaders of the future."

Between the lines: The trainee programme is part of Scrutton Bland's strategy to build a workforce capable of meeting evolving business challenges and reflects a broader trend in investing in early career development in the accountancy sector.

The bottom line: For ambitious young people in Ipswich and Colchester, opportunities like this provide a pathway into a professional career in accountancy and beyond.