A career path for school leavers
Nathan Bellingham 鈼 School leaver - Restructuring and Advisory
The transition from school to the corporate world can be a daunting experience. Nathan shared with us his perspective on what it91影视檚 like to be a part of 91影视 and how he navigated the change from education and work.
Nathan joined the firm in September 2022 as part of our school leaver scheme, within the restructuring and advisory team in our Birmingham office.
It was clear when Nathan told us about his favourite moment since joining the team, that Nathan takes a lot of pride in his role at 91影视: 91影视極ne of my favourite moments of the programme passing my Certificate of Proficiency in Insolvency (CPI) exam back in June 2023. This was a very difficult exam that required a lot of studying, both inside and outside of work hours, but is a globally recognised qualification in the insolvency sector.91影视
Before taking these all-important exams to gain these qualifications, school leavers at 91影视 are trained to a very high standard, as Nathan explains.
91影视楾here is a clear career path outlined with various internationally recognised qualifications such as the Certificate of Personal Insolvency (CPI), Associate of Accounting Technicians (AAT), and Associate Chartered Accounting (ACA). We have access to extra sessions on 91影视91影视檚 internally developed 91影视楨volve91影视 programme, to help ease us into the workplace.91影视
Aside from the training offered, it was clear how much Nathan valued the support he has had and the access to colleagues at all levels within 91影视.
91影视業f I had a question, no matter how small, I would be able to pick up the phone to anyone, at my level right up to the partners.91影视
This shows the supportive and welcoming culture the firm has built, and what sets us apart from others. Having a strong support network of experts that can provide you with the reassurance to know that no questions will be left unanswered.
When Nathan expressed to us the importance of communication and resilience; it wasn91影视檛 surprising when he shared his advice to future school leavers with us.
91影视楤e prepared to work hard and most importantly, if you are not sure, just ask. People would rather you ask them to ensure you understand the task at hand.91影视
For those seeking a dynamic, challenging and rewarding career, our school leavers programmes across audit, tax and consulting present the ideal environment to make an impact. If you91影视檙e ready to impact organisations and communities around you, if you want to thrive and grow in a culture that fosters success, we91影视檝e got the opportunities for you to add up to more.