Audit Apprentice - Level 4 AAT with Paid Study Leave

Moore Kingston Smith; St Albans; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore Kingston Smith in St Albans offers a Level 4 Audit Apprenticeship (AAT) starting 3 March 2027. An accredited training firm, you will gain hands-on experience across audit and accounts while earning the Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting from the AAT.

The programme blends client work with structured study, paid study leave, mentoring, and regular progress reviews, helping you build essential audit skills with clear progression routes toward ACA.

Qualifications

• Open to students without a university degree.
• Requires minimum 112 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels.
• Eligible to work in the UK for at least 2 years from start date.
• AAT Level 3/4 apprenticeship pathway toward ACA after 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of accounting principles and auditing guidelines.
• Attend client offices and represent the firm professionally as part of the audit team.
• Assist in planning audits, including reviewing prior year information and preparing lead schedules.
• Perform audit testing on key financial areas such as income, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
• Draft corporation tax computations and support tax‑related audit procedures.
• Maintain accurate and well‑organised working papers and update client data.

Education

UCAS tariff points 112

Job description

Moore Kingston Smith in St Albans offers a Level 4 Audit Apprenticeship (AAT) starting 3 March 2027. An accredited training firm, you will gain hands-on experience across audit and accounts while earning the Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting from the AAT.

The programme blends client work with structured study, paid study leave, mentoring, and regular progress reviews, helping you build essential audit skills with clear progression routes toward ACA.