You are not joining a central corporate employer, but a local firm with full autonomy, backed by international reach and shared expertise across the group. From day one, you take ownership of client work, build trusted relationships, and work in an environment where senior colleagues are visible, approachable, and actively involved in day to day delivery when needed.
Our graduate programmes are ideal for ambitious individuals who are ready to apply their academic learning in a professional environment. Whether your degree is finance-related or not, we’re looking for people who are curious, motivated, and keen to learn.
Experienced professionals from professional services or commercial backgrounds
Qualified or part qualified or equivalent seeking progression in a high trust, autonomous environment
Professionals wanting greater ownership of client relationships, delivery, and decision making
Individuals building a long term career
Anna Heyes Accounts & Audits Manager, EKW Watch the interviewThe firm has been really supportive, and also my colleagues around me. I probably couldn’t do what I do without them all stepping in, supporting each other. I wouldn’t be able to do what I do.
Experienced professionals join local firms where responsibility is trusted from the outset, not restricted by layers of corporate hierarchy.
You will work directly with clients, collaborate with senior leadership, and contribute to work that often spans multiple jurisdictions through the ETL GLOBAL group. This is professional services with high standards, delivered in a way that prioritises autonomy, judgement, and meaningful client impact.
Legal careers across ETL GLOBAL UK are shaped through hands on involvement in live matters, with structured support designed to build confidence, capability, and long term professional growth.
"Laytons ETL offers hands-on training in a friendly, supportive culture where partners and solicitors fully explain ongoing work. — Tomos Bliss, 1st year trainee"
Our graduate programmes offer a structured introduction to accounting, tax, audit, and legal services, combining practical client experience with professional development. From day one, you’ll take on meaningful responsibilities, supported by qualified mentors, and gain opportunities to explore different practice areas or focus on a specialism that suits your ambitions.
Graduates may also engage in projects with broader UK or international reach, building skills and insight that lay the foundation for a long-term career
"What surprised me most at Glaisyers ETL was how quickly I felt part of the team, contributing to live matters and seeing the impact of my work. — Niamh Howarth, Trainee Solicitor"
We offer school leavers a structured pathway into professional services, giving you the chance to develop practical skills while gaining real client exposure. You’ll receive guidance and mentoring from experienced colleagues, explore different areas such as audit, tax, accounting, or legal services, and have the opportunity to focus on a specialism that matches your interests and strengths.
Early responsibilities and hands-on experience ensure that your first steps in the profession build a strong foundation for long-term growth and career progression.
"We support our people to grow at their own pace, with focus on both well‑being and career progression. - SRLV Employer Values"
Experienced professionals join teams where their expertise is valued, challenged, and expanded. You’ll take ownership of complex client engagements across accounting, tax, legal, and advisory services, collaborating with award‑winning teams recognised for excellence in the UK.
Our culture supports growth at your own pace, with opportunities to specialise, lead projects, and influence client outcomes, while receiving mentoring and development tailored to your experience level.
"I never expected to become a partner at SRLV, but the people and culture kept me motivated. - Adam Stanley, Partner, SRLV"
Becoming a partner within ETL GLOBAL UK combines professional responsibility with the chance to shape firm strategy, lead client solutions, and foster the growth of teams across the UK. Partners help define the direction of their firms while mentoring talent and building lasting client relationships.
Many reflect on their journey as one driven not just by ambition, but by the culture, collaboration, and opportunities for development.
Our culture is shaped by how experienced professionals are supported to build sustainable long term careers rather than fixed or rigid progression paths. Experienced hires benefit from structured support combined with autonomy, including:
The application process is straightforward and focused on your experience, capability, and long term fit within an independent firm in the ETL GLOBAL group.
Your application is reviewed by the relevant independent ETL firm, focusing on your experience, skills, and career direction.
An informal discussion with a senior team member about your experience, interests, and potential fit within the firm and ETL GLOBAL group.
If your application is successful, we will contact you to arrange the next stage, which may include an initial conversation or interview depending on the role.
We aim to review applications promptly and keep you updated throughout the process. Timeframes can vary depending on the role and number of applications received.
We review all applications carefully to ensure we give every candidate fair consideration. In some cases, this can take a little longer depending on the volume of applications or the stage of the process. We will always update you as soon as there is progress.
If you have any questions, you can contact our early careers team directly using the details provided in your application confirmation email.
