Audit Apprenticeship with Paid Study Leave & AAT Training

Moore Kingston Smith; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid study leave

Tuition support

Buddy & mentorship

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Moore Kingston Smith is offering a Level 4 Audit Apprenticeship in London. The two‑year training contract combines hands-on audit work with earning a Level 4 Diploma from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

You will serve clients across sectors, develop core accounting and auditing skills, and progress with tailored training, support from a buddy and regular reviews. The City office follows a hybrid model and travel to client sites is expected, with in-office days to support

Qualifications

• Open to students without a university degree.
• Requires a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points.
• Eligible to work in the UK for at least 2 years from start date.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards 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.
• Check the accuracy of financial schedules and ensure figures agree with supporting records.
• Prepare financial statements in line with relevant standards and legal requirements.
• Draft corporation tax computations and support tax-related audit procedures.
• Liaise with clients to gather documentation, clarify queries and support audit progress.
• Maintain accurate and well-organised working papers in line with internal procedures.
• Review and update client data in accounting and tax software systems.
• Identify and suggest improvements to client systems and internal processes.
• Support the preparation of audit close-out meeting materials and discussion points.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, including technical and tax departments.
• Help manage client expectations and meet deadlines throughout the audit process.

Education

AAT Level 3 & Level 4

Job description

Moore Kingston Smith is offering a Level 4 Audit Apprenticeship in London. The two‑year training contract combines hands-on audit work with earning a Level 4 Diploma from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

You will serve clients across sectors, develop core accounting and auditing skills, and progress with tailored training, support from a buddy and regular reviews. The City office follows a hybrid model and travel to client sites is expected, with in-office days to support