Forrester Boyd Welcomes 2025 Trainee Cohort

New trainees at Forrester Boyd

THIS year’s cohort includes Nada Hussein, Max Chapman, Rhianna Jennings, and Emily Webster — each bringing fresh energy, ambition, and a strong connection to the local area. All four new starters will be part of the Forrester Boyd Trainee Academy, a structured programme designed to offer not only career opportunities but also comprehensive support towards professional qualifications. The academy provides a fully-funded study package to help trainees achieve globally recognised chartered accountancy qualifications while working full-time and earning a salary.

Trainees benefit from dedicated study leave for exams and revision, and Forrester Boyd goes one step further by covering associated costs such as petrol, lunch, and hotel stays for study days. This ensures that trainees can focus entirely on their learning and development, without financial barriers.

Nada Hussein joins the Scunthorpe office from John Leggott College. Her first introduction to Forrester Boyd was through work experience, which sparked a genuine interest in accountancy despite having limited knowledge of the field. Max Chapman, now based at the firm’s Louth office, studied at Tollbar Sixth Form and was drawn to Forrester Boyd because of its strong local reputation and the meaningful role it plays in the community.

From Franklin College, Rhianna Jennings joins the Grimsby office. She discovered the opportunity through her college teacher and is eager to gain new knowledge and grow both personally and professionally. Also from Franklin College, Emily Webster joins Rhianna in the Grimsby office. Having previously completed work experience with the firm, Emily was already familiar with the welcoming culture at Forrester Boyd.

Forrester Boyd is well known for its commitment to training and developing staff, with 14 of the firm’s 17 current Partners having started their careers as trainees. This long-standing dedication to internal growth demonstrates the firm’s focus on retaining and progressing talent from within.

Providing more than just a first job, the firm offers a structured pathway that combines practical experience, professional qualifications, and personal development — all within a supportive environment. Carrie Jensen, Partner at Forrester Boyd, expressed her excitement at the arrival of this year’s new recruits. “It’s always exciting to see new faces join us, especially when they’ve come from local colleges and already have a connection to our firm. Nada, Max, Rhianna, and Emily are all bright, enthusiastic individuals with great potential. I can’t wait to see them grow and progress in their careers with us.”

This latest intake of trainees reaffirms Forrester Boyd’s long-standing belief in the importance of local recruitment and talent development. By offering opportunities to students from regional sixth forms and colleges, the firm continues to play a key role in strengthening both the profession and the communities it serves.

With strong foundations already in place and a culture that values growth and loyalty, the future looks promising for these four new starters and for the firm, which supports them every step of the way.

If you’re interested in being part of our next cohort to join our Trainee Academy visit the careers page of our website to find out more information and discover when applications open again: https://www.forrester-boyd.co.uk/the-trainee-academy.