Accountancy firm BHP has recruited 54 trainees this year, marking its largest intake since before 2015. The new cohort reflects rising demand from SMEs and mid-market firms for specialist financial support.
The group includes 29 graduates, 17 non-graduates, and seven placement students. For the first time, permanent roles have also been offered to individuals who previously joined BHP through its Work Experience Academy, which provides early exposure to accountancy and finance careers.
BHP, which operates across Sheffield, Leeds, York, Chesterfield and Cleckheaton, runs a development programme giving trainees experience across its full range of services while they study for professional qualifications. Over the past five years, more than 190 individuals have progressed through the scheme into permanent roles within the firm and the wider industry.
Karen Arch, chief people officer at BHP, said: “In an uncertain world, it’s crucial that we have the right talent in place for businesses and organisations looking for trusted advice, now and in the future.
“We are hugely proud of the development opportunities we offer to people through our leading training programme and it’s especially pleasing to be able to offer employment to the highest number in ten years despite the wider mixed economic outlook.
“A fifth of those joining us in this cohort are actually coming back, having previously worked with us during their year in industry at university or taken part in our Work Experience Academy, which is testament to our positive environment and values-driven culture.”
The firm said the latest intake supports its long-term strategy of building talent pipelines across accountancy, payroll, and IT, as regulatory requirements continue to expand for its client base.
