DSH has a long and distinguished history, with a proud record for the standard and quality of its training. As a learning organisation, DSH provides ample opportunities for personal growth and development, tempered only by the needs of a commercial organisation. Developing sensitivity to the realities of business is an essential part of the professional training offered.

Joining DSH will ensure you become part of a forward looking, modern practice, with partners who are committed to success. A training contract with DSH not only provides you with a route to your chosen professional qualification; it also offers you an extensive hands-on learning experience and plenty of exposure to a wide range of clients both in terms of their size and type of business.

In whichever discipline you choose, you will work with a broad spectrum of clients drawn from all sectors of industry and commerce, ranging in size from sole traders and owner managed businesses to the UK subsidiaries of large international groups.

By providing you with challenging work and encouraging you to take on increased responsibility, there is plenty of scope for you to build and develop your career, potentially right up to partnership level for the right individuals.

Our approach to professional development means that we support you financially, help you to achieve your professional qualification and advance your personal development. In return we ask that you demonstrate your commitment to us by studying hard and passing your exams, working effectively & efficiently and providing excellent client care.

DSH offers the following qualification routes for our general practice accountants:

• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

• Association of Accounting Technicians

In addition we support more employees through more specific payroll and tax qualifications.

Our Trainee Package:

• Competitive starting salary with quick salary progression based on exam results and office-based performance
  
• 20 days annual holiday entitlement plus all statutory and public holidays
• Paid study leave
  
• Payment of all course fees, study materials and first exam sitting (resits are at the trainee's own expense)
  
• Payment of professional subscription
  
• Buddy system