2026 Graduate / School Leaver - Trainee External Auditor

TPF Recruitment; Epsom; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACA study support

On-the-job training

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is helping a well-established accountancy practice in Epsom recruit a 2026 Graduate / School Leaver for a Trainee External Auditor role. The successful candidate will join the audit team after graduation, with ACA study support and on-the-job training provided.

The opportunity targets graduates finishing in 2026 with a 2:1 or above, preferably with maths or finance A-Levels, and a genuine interest in pursuing a career in audit.

Qualifications

• Degree with 2:1 classification graduating in 2026.
• Maths/Finance/Accounting A-Levels preferred with minimum B.
• Genuine passion to complete the ACA and work within audit.
• ACA study support and structured on-the-job training offered.

Skills

Maths

Finance

Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree 2:1 or better

A-Levels in maths/finance (B grade or above)

Job description

2026 Graduate / School Leaver - Trainee External Auditor

Epsom, United Kingdom | Posted on 17/08/2026

Job Opportunity: 2026 Graduate / School Leaver - Trainee Auditor

Sector: Audit & Assurance

Excellent opportunity for a 2026 graduate to join a well-established and reputable accountancy practice in the KT area.

The successful candidate will have recently graduated in 2026 with a Bachelor’s degree at grade 2:1 or First or will have just received their A-Level results and be looking for an apprenticeship within accountancy. Finance or maths-related A-Levels are preferred, with a minimum B grade achieved.

Our client offers full ACA study support alongside structured on-the-job training within the audit team.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to begin your career as an Audit Trainee with a highly regarded accountancy firm.

Requirements

• degree with a minimum of 2:1 classification (graduating in 2026)
  
• maths / finance / accounting A-Levels preferred
  
• genuine passion to complete the ACA and work within audit - this must be demonstrated from your initial call with TPF Recruitment
  

This opportunity comes with a competitive graduate starting salary, and full ACA study support.

Due to the sheer number of applications we receive for trainee accountant roles we will be unable to respond to every application.

We are also unable to consider applications for those candidates on a student visa, or requiring sponsorship, as our client is unable to provide sponsorship at this time.