Accountancy firm Robson Laidler has expanded its team with the appointment of eight new trainees who will embark on the firm's training academy, working within the business alongside professional study.
Together they will be based across Robson Laidler’s Newcastle and Durham and Teesside offices, working in departments including audit, healthcare accounting, business accounts, business advisory and tax.
The Robson Laidler training academy offers apprentices a fully funded structured learning programme, personal development and study time, support from a dedicated mentor and a recognised accountancy qualification through the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
The new accounts assistants are; Molly Williams, Anya Russell, Nevaeh Barnes, Zara Grand, William Grundy, Ethan Haslem, Darcy O’Neil, and Harry Petterson.
The appointments bring the total number of Robson Laidler staff to 131, with a total of 42 staff training towards professional qualifications.
Robson Laidler co-managing director Amy Park said: “We’re proud to be supporting local young people as they take their first steps into the working world, and it’s been great to see how last year’s apprentices are growing through our training academy. We are investing heavily in the future of our business and the profession in our region.”
New accounts assistant Nevaeh Barnes said: “After attending the RL open evening, I realised apprenticeships are such a great option – you gain real experience, get qualified, and avoid the burden of university fees and student debt. The support here at RL has been amazing.”
Robson Laidler won Independent Firm of the Year at this year’s North East Accountancy Awards and has been listed in the Sunday Times Best Places to work for two consecutive years driven by its commitment to staff development, wellbeing, and workplace culture. The firm offers its staff professional and soft skills training, a Four Day Working Week, a confidential Employee Assistance Programme and long-service recognition.
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