ACA Audit Trainee (School Leaver) – Kickstart Your Career

Saffery Champness; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship programme

Career progression opportunities

ED&I programme

Volunteer to join People networks

Job summary

Saffery is inviting school leavers to join the Peterborough team as an Audit Trainee (ACA) starting in September 2027. The role offers structured development with on‑the‑job learning and Kaplan‑designed training to support the ACA qualification.

Applicants from various backgrounds are welcome, with no required prior work experience. The programme includes a six‑week business simulation and exemptions consideration for AAT Level 4 holders, progressing through four years of training.

Qualifications

• Ambition to start a career in Audit and study towards ACA.
• Eligible for ACA exemptions if AAT Level 4 completed.
• No prior work experience required for school leaver applicants.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Support client audits across diverse industries using accounting systems and audit tools.
• Prepare clear audit documentation and working papers.
• Build relationships with clients to understand their business and controls.

Skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Curiosity

Proactivity

Education

ACA syllabus

AAT Level 4

GCSE Maths & English (6/B)

Job description

Saffery is inviting school leavers to join the Peterborough team as an Audit Trainee (ACA) starting in September 2027. The role offers structured development with on‑the‑job learning and Kaplan‑designed training to support the ACA qualification.

Applicants from various backgrounds are welcome, with no required prior work experience. The programme includes a six‑week business simulation and exemptions consideration for AAT Level 4 holders, progressing through four years of training.