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What is Talent Track?

Together with the University of Leeds, we’ve created Talent Track, a four-year Accountancy and Finance programme with a difference.
You’ll combine academic study with paid, hands-on experience at our firm, taking on real responsibility from day one. It’s a clear, supported path into a graduate role, helping you qualify sooner and progress with confidence.

Why choose Talent Track?

A degree that helps you get further, faster.

Fast-track your qualification

Qualify as a chartered accountant in as little as 21 months after graduation with ACA exemptions.

Get ahead early

Designed to lead into a graduate role, with the potential to secure your place before you finish.

Unlock opportunities

Mentoring, insight sessions and hands-on experience, including placements throughout your degree.

Build your network

Connect with our people and form relationships that support your career long after you graduate.

Earn while you learn

Paid placements throughout your degree, plus a full-time paid placement between your penultimate and final year.

Gain real experience

Work on real projects from day one, building practical skills and confidence alongside your studies.

How to Apply

You can apply to Talent Track if you’re in your first year of an Accounting and Finance degree at the University of Leeds.

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Initial Application

Initial application

Speak to your tutor to access the Talent Track application. After you apply through UCAS and pass the University’s initial review, your details will be shared with us so we can take your application forward.

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Neurosight assessment

Next, you’ll complete our Neurosight assessment – a digital tool that helps us understand your natural strengths, problem-solving style, and how you approach challenges. This usually takes less than five minutes to complete.

Case study

If you’re successful, you’ll take on a real-world case study using AI. We’re looking at how you interpret the brief, work through the information and data, and shape a clear, well-structured response.

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Experience day

Finally, you’ll take part in an interactive experience day. Expect group exercises, presentations, and a final interview with our team – plus the chance to experience our culture, meet future colleagues, and show us your skills in action.

Why the University of Leeds?

Learn from academic experts at a world-renowned Business School

You'll study your BSc Accounting and Finance at the triple-accredited Leeds University Business School. This well-established undergraduate degree is led by highly qualified, experienced professionals and world-renowned academics, giving you a strong accounting and finance knowledge base in preparation for your career.

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Reputation for excellence in accountancy and finance:

The University of Leeds is consistently ranked among the UK’s best for Accounting and Finance, including joint top 20th by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. We’ve seen this quality firsthand in our top-performing associates who studied with the University before joining us.

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Strong industry links and faster progression

The University is one of only a handful of UK universities offering exemptions for professional qualifications (ACA) and is an approved ICAEW partner. This means you’ll move towards full qualification much faster than most graduates.

Commitment to social mobility and inclusion

Like us, the University of Leeds is committed to improving access to higher education and professional careers to those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

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