Audit Associate: Grow Your Expertise with Study Support

Grant Thornton UK LLP; Cowbridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK LLP in Cardiff is hiring an Audit Associate to start your audit career with a firm that backs your studies. You’ll carry out fieldwork, test and document, and help prepare financial statements under guidance.

You’ll study ACA/ICAS/ACCA/CIPFA while gaining practical experience, with support from your team. The role offers exposure to a varied client portfolio and opportunities to develop technical knowledge.

Qualifications

• A working understanding of UK GAAP and FRS 102 (or a keen interest in learning it)
• Curiosity about our clients and how their businesses work
• Confidence using Microsoft packages, with audit software experience a bonus
• Good organisation and the ability to manage your time between client work and study
• A genuine interest in building your technical knowledge

Responsibilities

• Audit fieldwork, including testing, documenting your work and preparing working papers to a high standard
• Help prepare and review aspects of financial statements, with guidance from more experienced colleagues
• Balance your day job with your exam studies, with the support of your team
• Learn from your seniors and take on more responsibility as your confidence grows

Skills

UK GAAP

FRS 102

Microsoft Office

Audit software experience

Education

ACA/ICAS/ACCA/CIPFA (in progress)

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Grant Thornton UK LLP in Cardiff is hiring an Audit Associate to start your audit career with a firm that backs your studies. You’ll carry out fieldwork, test and document, and help prepare financial statements under guidance.

You’ll study ACA/ICAS/ACCA/CIPFA while gaining practical experience, with support from your team. The role offers exposure to a varied client portfolio and opportunities to develop technical knowledge.