FAQs
Where do we have graduate and trainee opportunities?
We have opportunities for school leavers and graduates in a large number of office locations. To find out which offices have opportunities, please visit the current vacancies page on the website.
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Is there an age limit for applicants?
No, we welcome applications from all ages.
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I'd like to apply. What should I do?
Click on Current Vacncies in the left hand menu. You'll be asked to select a vacancy from a specific discipline or location, and then provide responses to our 'minimum entry requirements'. Once you have successfully answered these questions you will be asked to register. In order to register you will need an email address.
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I was part-way through my application which I saved without submitting to you. How do I access it?
Navigate to the Login page and follow the on screen commands in order to access your application.
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I can't remember my password. What should I do?
Click here and follow the on screen commands.
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How will Baker Tilly keep in touch with me once I've applied?
It's your choice. We can contact you by email or letter, and text you with reminders of important dates in the application process.
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Can I apply to more than one location?
Yes. We ask you to state first and second choice location.
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I can't find my preferred office location listed in the search criteria. What should I do?
This means that your preferred office does not currently have any available opportunities. However, our requirements do change so please bookmark our website and come back to visit it from time to time.
Please do not submit your CV directly through the ‘Contact us’ option.
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Do you sponsor work permits for international applicants?
Candidates who require work permits will be subject to the same application and selection process as candidates who have the right to work in the UK. Applications for work permits are made if you are successful in all stages of the recruitment process, have received and accepted an offer from us, and we have seen proof of your qualifications. Any job offered is subject to successful attainment of a work permit. All recruitment activity takes place in the UK, which means international applicants will be required to travel to one of our UK offices. Travel expenses of up to £100 will be reimbursed.
If you do require us to sponsor a work permit on your behalf, please complete the ‘Special requirements' section on the application form accordingly.
Please note that employers are required by law to confirm that their employees are eligible to work in the UK, and this check is carried out before your first day at work. If you're unsure about your eligibility to work in the UK, please see http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk for more information.
International applicants must ensure their application is submitted a minimum of 3 months before the published intake date.
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What are the minimum entry requirements?
We're looking for people with at least the following:
- A minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent), grades A to C (including grades B in Maths and English Language) or a minimum of five standard grades at grades 1 to 3 (including at least a grade 2 in Maths and English).
- At least 260 UCAS points (excluding general studies) or equivalent, either predicted or achieved.
You might be about to sit your A-levels, be a graduate or have been working for while, but that's just the bottom line. We're also after something special: people with originality and passion who can work successfully with colleagues and clients. It's more than just academic – it's about energy, dynamism and excitement.
We're not looking for a Baker Tilly 'type' – we're not that sort of firm. We respect and value difference – it's what makes teamwork exciting.
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What if I don't have the minimum entry requirements?
We are unable to take applications forward from candidates that do not meet the minimum entry requirements. Our selection criteria have been developed over a substantial period of time, using our own trainees as the benchmark for success. As you can appreciate, professional qualifications are a huge commitment on the employee's part, requiring a great deal of dedication and determination to take you through to qualification. Our research has shown that those most successful have the academic qualifications that we specify in our recruitment process.
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What if circumstances outside my control stopped me from achieving the minimum entry requirements?
We appreciate that every applicant's background is unique to them, and we sympathise with those of you who have been unable to achieve the minimum entry requirements because of personal circumstances beyond your control. As an equal opportunities employer we believe in measuring candidates against fair, transparent and consistent standards, and on this basis we are unable to accept applications from those who have not achieved the minimum standards. Baker Tilly complies withthe Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and its Code of Conduct and therefore if candidates have obtained lower than predicted academic achievements due to a disability we will consider making reasonable adjustments to our selection process. In this instance please contact the Recruitment Team for further information on how best to progress your application.
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I obtained some (or all) of my academic qualifications abroad – how can I show that my qualifications are a credible equivalent to GCSEs and A-levels?
Please contact UK Naric at www.naric.org.uk. UK Naric is the national agency under contract to the Government Department for Education and Skills, and the official source of information and advice on the comparability of international qualifications from over 180 countries worldwide. For a small fee, UK Naric can provide you with certification that will support all applications made in the UK.
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Do you offer placements?
We do offer placements in some of our offices. Any placement opportunities are advertised on our graduate website, and you are asked to apply using the standard graduate application form. If there are no placements available, please bookmark our website and come back to visit it from time to time – our placement requirements are constantly being updated.
Please do not submit your CV speculatively through the ‘Contact us' option.
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Is there a deadline for applications?
Interviews and assessment centres take place as soon as we have received sufficient applications from suitably qualified candidates. Once vacancies are filled, they are removed from the website. Whilst there is not a deadline it is recommended that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
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I have started a degree but have realised I'd rather start a professional qualification now. Can I still apply?
Yes, as long as you meet our minimum academic requirements we would be delighted to receive your application.
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I have already completed my degree but I don't have the minimum requirements to apply for a graduate role. I do have the minimum qualifications for AAT/ATT/CPI entry. Can I apply for this instead?
Yes you can, we would be delighted to receive your application.
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I have been working for several years but want to make a career change. Can I still apply?
At Baker Tilly we recognise that many people with work experience have a great deal to offer. As long as you have the minimum requirement of UCAS points and GCSEs (or equivalent) we would be delighted to receive your application. Remember to ensure that you tell us exactly how your work experience demonstrates why you may be suitable for a training opportunity with Baker Tilly.
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I already have a professional accountancy qualification or am part way through a professional qualification. How can I apply to Baker Tilly?
If you are already qualified please look at the opportunities advertised on our experienced hire web pages.
If you are part qualified AAT, ATT or CPI please apply using the application form for trainees, there is a section on the application form to tell us about the qualifications you are part qualified in.
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I would like to apply for an ACA/CA position with Baker Tilly. What should I do?
All ACA and CA vacancies at Baker Tilly are advertised via our graduate recruitment pages on our careers site.
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I've submitted my application and now realise that I need to amend it. Can I do so and resubmit?
No. Once you have submitted your application you can ask for us to amend any information that you have supplied. Please keep us up to date regarding any changes to your circumstances and in particular changes of address and telephone number.
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Will I start to study immediately?
Typically students of AAT, ATT, ACA and CA will start their studies in either September or January of their first year of employment. Students of CPI are typically required to gain two years’ relevant work experience in the area of restructuring and recovery before they can commence study. Please contact the Recruitment Team for further information.
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I have not studied for many years and no longer have an academic referee, what should I do?
Whilst we prefer to have an academic reference where possible, we do understand that sometimes this is hard to obtain due to the length of time that some individuals have been out of education. If you are unable to provide an academic referee please ensure that you insert an additional referee, preferably one connected to your recent employment.
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How do I apply for work experience in one of your offices?
Please contact the HR team in the office where you would like to undertake work experience.
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