Audit Graduate: Fast-Track to Leadership on the Purple Path

CFA Institute; Reading; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £37,250

Milestone £5,000 bonus

Fully-funded professional quals

Partner sponsor from day one

International exposure

AI tools access

Job summary

The CFA Institute in Reading offers a graduate pathway designed to accelerate your career from the start. The purple path combines hands-on client work with a fully-funded professional qualification and mentorship from day one.

You’ll receive a market-leading salary of £37,250, a milestone £5,000 sign‑on-style bonus, access to AI tools, and international exposure as you build a global perspective early in your career.

Qualifications

• Aspire to complete a professional qualification (ACA/ICAS/CFAB, etc.).
• Demonstrate strong analytical and numerical abilities.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist audit work across diverse clients, building commercial awareness.
• Develop technical expertise in audit and financial reporting from day one.
• Engage in digital tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital explorer mindset

Adaptability

Strong problem solving

Collaborative communication

Proactive career mindset

Education

Professional qualification ACA/ICAS/CFAB/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

The CFA Institute in Reading offers a graduate pathway designed to accelerate your career from the start. The purple path combines hands-on client work with a fully-funded professional qualification and mentorship from day one.

You’ll receive a market-leading salary of £37,250, a milestone £5,000 sign‑on-style bonus, access to AI tools, and international exposure as you build a global perspective early in your career.