The trainees comprise 11 graduate trainees, two school leaver/graduate apprentices, and one internship – across its external audit, internal audit, business advisory and marketing teams.

It has also helped 10 students with work experience placements this year followings its new pilot school leaver/ graduate apprentice programm in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) and Robert Gordon University.

Victoria Kirkhope, partner - head of people and culture at Wbg, said: “With an emphasis on a skills-based mindset and recruiting for potential, we have committed significant investment into the creation of an environment where people can chart their own career journeys. 

“Our commitment to early-stage training and continuous professional development is helping us lay out clear, transparent career paths for everyone in the business.

“At Wbg trainees will find the support, opportunities and culture to unlock their full potential and shape the future of becoming one of the UK’s leading professional services firms. We’re very excited about the future and the talented individuals that will help us deliver what comes next.”