Accountancy firm Hazlewoods takes on record number of apprentices
Accountancy firm Hazlewoods has taken on a record number of apprentices. Fifty school leavers and graduates started AAT, ACA and ACA/CTA apprenticeships this September.
They join a well-established apprenticeship programme at Hazlewoods who currently support 138 apprentices in their studies and work-based training.
Apprentices make up a quarter of the 500-strong workforce at the firm, which has offices in Cheltenham, Staverton and Bristol.
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They join a well-established apprenticeship programme at Hazlewoods who currently support 138 apprentices in their studies and work-based training.
With a workforce of over 500 based across four offices in Cheltenham, Staverton and Bristol, Hazlewoods are proud to employ over one quarter of their workforce as apprentices.
HR Director, Sue Golding, commented: “We feel that both Gloucestershire and Hazlewoods have much to offer to potential new recruits, from the local area and increasingly those from further afield who may be looking to relocate.”
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Marketing Director, Alison Townsend, adds: “By increasing the number of apprenticeships available we want to support the local economy and help ensure Gloucestershire is seen as an attractive and appealing place to work and live.
"We are committed to creating more opportunities to encourage local school leavers and graduates to remain in the county – whilst flying the Gloucestershire flag to attract new recruits to move into the area.”
Hazlewoods also offers a range of training, qualified and senior management roles alongside operational career opportunities in IT, marketing, HR and business administration.