Once you’ve finished your schooling, drop us a line and let us know all about you and your aspirations. We’ll talk about what you want to achieve and what we offer.
School Leavers
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Careers at Harold Sharp
Make your first steps to becoming an accounting pro
1. Speak to us
2. Join the team
Following a successful interview, you’ll join as a trainee and get inducted into the Harold Sharp team. We’ll get you involved from day one and make you feel at home.
3. Start learning
For the next year, you’ll learn and grow as an accounting professional, working on key areas and projects that will develop you and further your career.
4. Grow and improve
Soon you’ll be a fully-fledged team member, still learning from others but with your own voice and distinct role. You’ll have earned your accounting wings!
To really grow, you need to be taken care of — we’ll look after your career
More on our values
At Harold Sharp, our values guide everything we do. We’re looking for people who share our vision - people who will join us in our commitment to Be More Penguin by delivering on our values, demonstrating unity, clarity, resilience, curiosity and positivity.
Unity
We are team players, encouraging each other to be proactive and collaborative.
Clarity
We make things as simple as possible, streamlining communication for all.
Resilience
We are quick to adapt to change, helping each other to stay focused and to respond in an agile way.
Curiosity
We ask questions, seek answers and empower each other to challenge the norm.
Positivity
We are kind and cheerful and, no matter what happens, we stay true to ourselves.
Our Benefits
We provide all the essentials you'd expect from a mid-tier firm – a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance (including office closure over Christmas), pension contributions, life insurance, and access to an employee assistance programme. You’ll also benefit from our reward and discretionary bonus schemes, regular team breakfasts and events, and a relaxed dress-for-your-day culture. Below are a handful of additional benefits worth mentioning.
Career mentoring and training
Access to mentoring and training to support your ongoing professional development.
SmartHealth – 24/7 GP & Mental Health Support
Access to medical professionals and mental health services anytime via the AIG SmartHealth platform.
Flexible working hours
Our core hours are 10am–4pm, giving you the flexibility to structure your day around what works best for you.
Birthday & Christmas vouchers
You’ll receive a £50 gift voucher on your birthday, and again at Christmas.
Free on-site parking
Enjoy the convenience of secure, free parking right at the office – no permits, no stress.
Commission for referrals
You'll be rewarded for introducing new clients or colleagues to the firm.