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Scrutton Bland welcomes 10 new trainees to Ipswich and Colchester offices

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The accountancy firm has recruited its latest cohort of trainees as part of its annual programme to invest in future talent.

The big picture: Scrutton Bland, part of the Sumer accountancy group, has hired its latest batch of trainees across its Ipswich and Colchester offices. The move underscores the firm's commitment to developing the next generation of accounting professionals.

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New trainees standing outside the Scrutton Bland officeScrutton Bland

Key details:

  • Ten trainees joined on 2 September 2024.

  • They will work in Business Advisory, Corporate Services, and Tax teams.

  • Trainees will study towards their Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and Association of Tax Technicians (ATT) qualifications.

  • Scrutton Bland selected the cohort from a "highly competitive" pool of applicants.

Why it matters: The initiative aims to cultivate internal talent and prepare future managers and leaders within the firm.

What they're saying:

"We are pleased to welcome our 2024 apprentices to the Scrutton Bland family," said Jason Fayers, Managing Partner at Scrutton Bland. "These trainees were selected from a large number of applications, and we are excited to see them develop and explore the numerous opportunities available."

Georgie Norman, Head of People and Culture, added: "By growing our own talent, we ensure that our people are fully equipped to become the managers and leaders of the future."

Between the lines: The trainee programme is part of Scrutton Bland's strategy to build a workforce capable of meeting evolving business challenges and reflects a broader trend in investing in early career development in the accountancy sector.

The bottom line: For ambitious young people in Ipswich and Colchester, opportunities like this provide a pathway into a professional career in accountancy and beyond.

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Crafters and artists called to help transform The Walk for spring market

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Local creatives are being sought to contribute handmade bunting and stalls for The Walk's upcoming spring market.

Why it matters: The market, scheduled for Sunday, 13 April, aims to build on December's successful Christmas market, that saw thousands of shoppers visit the pretty thoroughfare, and continue revitalising one of Ipswich's prettiest thoroughfares.

The Walk Christmas Fair, 2024
The Walk Christmas Fair, 2024Oliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

The details:

  • Organisers Threads for All are seeking makers, artists and crafts people to participate as stallholders.

  • Creatives are also being called upon to create bunting to make the area "fun and colourful".

  • The event follows December's Christmas market which brought together 20 local traders, offering craft beer, preserves, fashion, jewellery, arts and crafts.

Behind the initiative: The market is being organised by Will and Jenny, owners of Threads for All, who opened their independent fashion and homeware store in The Walk in late summer 2024.

What they're saying: "We will try to make it bigger and better than the very successful Christmas one," said Will Hamer, co-founder of Threads for All.

What's next: Anyone interested in participating can contact Threads for All through their social media channels, website, or visit the shop directly.

The bottom line: Following the successful Christmas market that showcased The Walk's potential, organisers are now calling on the local creative community to help deliver an even more ambitious spring event.

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