Louise’s Story
Louise Hay, CA Trainee at Henderson Loggie, shares her experience of joining the firm through the 5-year school-leaver route. In this video, Louise talks about why she chose the 5-year route straight from school instead of university and what it’s like earning, learning, and gaining real experience from day one.
Whether you’re finishing school, considering college, or weighing up alternatives to university, Louise’s story offers real insight into starting a successful career in accountancy early.
Why Work for Henderson Loggie?
HL Academy
There will be plenty of opportunities for you to engage in other learning which will help develop you into an accounting professional.
Study & Exam Leave
We want you to succeed so we make sure you have paid time off so that you can concentrate on your studies and pass those exams.
Mentors
Every trainee will be assigned a mentor who will help support them through their training contract and day-to-day role.
Volunteering
We want to give back to our local communities, so we give all employees one paid day off per year to volunteer for a local charity.
Professional Subs
We know that everyday costs are on the rise so Henderson Loggie cover the cost of your professional subscriptions.
Celebrate Your Birthday
We like to celebrate birthdays, so we give all employees a birthday voucher every year so that you can treat yourself from the firm.
What You Need to Apply
✔ Four A or B passes at Higher level (or equivalent). These must include English and Maths and preferably achieved within the same academic year. Or HNC/D or equivalent.
✔ Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
✔ A demonstrable interest in business and financial issues
✔ A well-developed sense of client service
✔ Excellent attention to detail
✔ A proactive and analytical approach to problem-solving
✔ Demonstrates a committed and determined attitude towards work and achieving the ICAS qualification.
The Application Process
1. Submit application
First things first, send us your CV! The first stage of the application should only take a few minutes to complete.
2. Send us a video
Following our first shortlist, we’ll then ask candidates to send us a short video answering some additional questions.
3. Assessment centre
If you are successful, we will then invite you to take part in our assessment centre, which includes tests and an interview.
4. Job offer
After completing the assessment centre, the successful candidates will be contacted with their job offers with a start date of August 2026.
Picture Yourself at Henderson Loggie
Explore our company culture, meet some of our team members, and understand what makes us unique.
Whether you’re seeking a challenging career or a supportive workplace, find out more about who we are.