In today’s dynamic financial landscape, the journey to becoming a trusted accounting professional requires a blend of technical knowledge, practical experience, and a passion for business growth. Taghan Bal represents this blend perfectly. As an ACA Trainee at Rickard Luckin, Taghan is building a strong foundation in accounting, taxation, and advisory services while gaining valuable hands-on exposure in key areas of financial management.

Taghan’s professional journey is driven by a clear ambition: to become a Chartered Accountant and contribute meaningfully to business development and financial strategy. His current role allows him to develop a comprehensive skill set, merging technical accounting knowledge with real-world client service expertise.

Early Professional Experience

Before entering the world of accountancy, Taghan gained practical experience in two key areas: property lettings and legal administration. These roles helped shape his understanding of how businesses operate and introduced him to client-focused work early in his career.

Working in property lettings gave Taghan firsthand knowledge of lease management, a skill that involves understanding contracts, rental structures, and legal obligations. It also provided insights into asset management and financial organization — concepts that align closely with accounting.

His experience in legal administration further strengthened his attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and understanding of compliance — essential traits in professional accounting.

Developing Core Skills

Throughout his journey, Taghan has refined several professional skills that are highly valued in the finance industry:

Client communication: He understands how to build relationships, communicate financial concepts clearly, and guide clients toward solutions.

Lease management: His background in real estate operations has helped him analyze business contracts and maintain detailed records.

Business analysis: By reviewing financial data and operational information, Taghan has sharpened his analytical abilities — a crucial trait for advisory work.

These foundational skills support his ongoing training and help him bring practical understanding into his ACA studies.

Growing at Rickard Luckin

Currently, Taghan is part of the respected team at Rickard Luckin, a firm known for its expertise in accounting, audit, tax, and advisory services. This environment has provided the perfect training ground for an aspiring financial professional.

He is currently expanding his knowledge in:

Audit procedures

Tax advisory strategies

Financial reporting

Data analysis and interpretation

This hands-on experience, combined with structured ACA training, allows Taghan to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical application.

Academic Foundation

Before entering the professional world, Taghan built a strong academic foundation at Brentwood School, an institution recognized for its academic rigor and emphasis on personal development. His education laid the groundwork for analytical thinking, strategic decision-making, and a professional attitude — all of which continue to serve him well in the accounting field.

Pursuing ACA Qualification

The Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA) qualification is one of the most respected designations in the financial world. Earning it requires dedication, discipline, and real-life work experience — qualities Taghan demonstrates consistently.

By pursuing ACA certification, Taghan is not only strengthening his technical knowledge but also preparing himself for long-term career growth within the professional services sector.

Vision for the Future

Taghan’s long-term goal is to qualify as a Chartered Accountant and ultimately play a key role in financial strategy, business growth, and advisory excellence. He aims to support businesses with accurate financial insights, smart planning, and forward-thinking analysis.

Whether working with entrepreneurs, growing companies, or established firms, Taghan hopes to leverage his broad skill set to help organizations navigate challenges and achieve financial success.

A Rising Professional in the Making

What sets Taghan apart is not just his academic pursuit or work experience — it’s his mindset. Ambitious yet grounded, analytical yet approachable, Taghan Bal is building his career with purpose and determination.

As he continues his journey at Rickard Luckin, gaining experience in tax, audit, and advisory, Taghan is shaping himself into a well-rounded accounting professional — one who understands both the numbers and the people behind them.

His story is a reminder that great careers are not built overnight; they are crafted through dedication, learning, and a commitment to excellence.