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Can I join straight from school or college?
Yes — Henderson Loggie offers our Direct Entry Programme, which is specifically designed for school and college leavers. Instead of going to university for four years and then joining our graduate programme for another three, you can join us straight from school and complete your professional qualifications in just five years. This means you can become a qualified Chartered Accountant two years earlier than the traditional route — while gaining hands-on experience, earning a salary, and developing your skills from day one.
We understand this path isn’t for everyone — it’s a big commitment and requires motivation and resilience. But for those who are ready to take the leap, it’s an exciting and rewarding opportunity to fast-track your career in accountancy without going to university.
Tax – ATT Qualification
What qualifications will I work towards if I join as a Graduate ATT Trainee?
You’ll study towards the ATT (Association of Taxation Technicians) qualification, typically over 2 years. To complete the ATT Qualification, students must achieve:
- Passes in the two compulsory Certificate Online Exams (Paper 1 Personal Taxation and Paper 2 Business Taxation)
- Passes in the three compulsory Computer Based Examinations (Law, Professional Responsibilities & Ethics and Principles of Accounting)
- A Pass in any one of the other four Online Exams (Paper 3 Business Compliance, Paper 4 Corporate Taxation, Paper 5 Inheritance Tax, Trusts & Estates or Paper 6 VAT)
- Practical work experience
- Many trainees go on to study the CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) qualification once ATT is complete.
Do I need an accounting degree? (ATT trainee)
No – Henderson Loggie welcomes graduates from any discipline. You don’t need a degree in accounting or finance, but you should have strong numeracy skills, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in tax and business.
Audit – CA Qualification
What qualifications will I work towards if I join as a Trainee Chartered Accountant?
You’ll study towards the ICAS qualification through a structured training contract that includes exams, practical experience, and ethics training. The CA is widely viewed as one of the most prestigious accounting qualifications in the world. The CA syllabus begins with an ethics module, which will be part of our Fundamentals onboarding course. The remainder of the syllabus is structured over three levels, starting with Knowledge, leading to Skills, and finishing with Integration.
As illustrated below, the core subjects at the Skills level are supported by four new in-depth electives: Advanced Tax: Data Analytics; Innovation for Growth and Transformation; and Sustainability for Accountants.
Assessment is by examination, and, in addition, students must complete 450 days of Relevant Practical Experience.
The qualification is recognised nationally and internationally as sitting at the level of a Master’s degree.
Do I need an accounting degree? (CA trainee)
No – Henderson Loggie welcomes applications from any discipline. You don’t need to hold a related degree to become a Trainee Chartered Accountant. With a non-accountancy degree, you won’t be eligible for any exemptions, so you’ll begin studying at with the Knowledge-level courses.
If you graduated with an ICAS-accredited degree, you could be eligible for up to five exemptions from the first level of the ICAS qualification.
Can I join straight from school or college?
Yes — Henderson Loggie offers our Direct Entry Programme, which is specifically designed for school and college leavers. Instead of going to university for four years and then joining our graduate programme for another three, you can join us straight from school and complete your professional qualifications in just five years. This means you can become a qualified Chartered Accountant two years earlier than the traditional route — while gaining hands-on experience, earning a salary, and developing your skills from day one.
We understand this path isn’t for everyone — it’s a big commitment and requires motivation and resilience. But for those who are ready to take the leap, it’s an exciting and rewarding opportunity to fast-track your career in accountancy without going to university.
Accounting & Business Solutions – ACCA Qualification
What qualifications will I work towards if I join as an ACCA Trainee?
You’ll study towards the ACCA qualification, typically over 3 years. This involves:
- 13 exams split across three levels: Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills, and Strategic Professional.
- Completion of the Ethics and Professional Skills module.
- 36 months of practical experience in a relevant role (which you’ll gain during your time with us).
Do I need an accounting degree? (ACCA trainee)
No — Henderson Loggie welcomes graduates from any academic background. A degree in accounting or finance may make you eligible for exemptions from some ACCA exams, but this is not essential. You’ll still be supported every step of the way and will receive all the necessary training to succeed.
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