We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join the firm's Medical team in our Colchester office. You may have some entry level accounting experience, have worked in a professional services environment or perhaps you have decided now is the time to kick-start your career. This could be the role for you.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Wants to be a part of something bigger
• Who shares our vision and values
• Is a great relationship builder
• Can inspire people around you
• Approachable with strong communication skills
• Resilient

We have a flexible approach to academic entry requirements. We’ll consider your academic achievements, but your strengths, motivations and connection with us and our values are just as important. We’re looking for someone with a broad range of interests and experiences.

The team works across our offices in Norwich, Colchester and Ipswich. Whilst the role will primarily be based in Colchester, our flexible working policy allows a combination of working from home or other offices to best suit the individual and support the team.

This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to begin their studies and undertake their AAT qualification while working in an award-winning Accountancy practice. In 2025, Larking Gowen won ‘Best benefits to support work-life balance’ at the National Employee Benefits awards.

You will be enrolled on an Apprenticeship which will develop a wide range of business and personal skills, work-based learning and professional qualifications. We offer Level 3 and Level 4 AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) apprenticeships.

Your initial period of study and work experience will give you a good knowledge of various aspects of accountancy including auditing, accounts preparation, bookkeeping, personal and corporate tax and business development. You'll be able to earn while you learn with hands-on experience of the business. We'll give you paid time off for study and flexible working. Once you've completed your studies, you will be given the opportunity to undertake further study to become a fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA).

In return you will have support to establish your careers with Larking Gowen at a pace that suits you both personally and professionally. We also offer benefits that include:

• Medicash Program
• Option to buy additional holiday.
• Regular sports and social events.
• Involvement in wellbeing initiatives that include charity events, dress down days and therapies.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing advice, support services and counselling.

Job Title: AAT Trainee
Department: Medical
Location: Colchester
Hours: Full time
Salary: £24,000

At Larking Gowen, our people get the very best career opportunities in accountancy and business advice. Whether you're just starting out and you’re looking for an Apprenticeship or Graduate opportunity or you've been working in the business for some time, we'll make sure you get all the support you need to take you to the next step in your career and beyond.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly business that looks after our people and is active in the community. As soon as you join us, you'll be working hands-on, and starting to build your own professional relationships.

Larking Gowen has been around for more than 130 years. We have gone from strength to strength and have built our reputation for loyalty and reliability. We're also forward looking, keeping abreast of change in a fast-moving environment.