Audit Trainee

AAB Wealth Limited; Bolton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Bolton is seeking an Audit Trainee to join their Audit team. This role offers excellent career development opportunities, including support for professional qualifications. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or a related field and be eager to learn. Responsibilities include assisting in audit assignments and maintaining compliance with standards. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline (minimum 2:1 preferred).
• Willingness to study for a professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing audit assignments under supervision.
• Perform audit fieldwork and gather audit evidence in line with audit procedures.
• Prepare working papers and assist in drafting financial statements.
• Support senior auditors in identifying audit issues and communicating findings.
• Liaise with clients to obtain relevant documentation and information.
• Ensure compliance with auditing and accounting standards.
• Participate in training and development programs as required.
• Work towards completing your professional qualification (e.g., ACA/ACCA).

Skills

Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Proactive and eager to learn

Ability to work as part of a team and independently

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Strong time management and organisational skills

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Vacancy Details

Vacancy Name: Audit Trainee

Vacancy Number: VN876

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Bolton

Job Details

The Business

AAB is a tech-enabled business critical services group providing audit and accounting, tax, payroll and HR, outsourcing and advisory solutions globally. We help our clients manage the critical elements of their business - its people and its finances - by providing resources and technology that ensure things run smoothly no matter what hurdles they encounter.

The Team

At AAB we pride ourselves on providing everyone with an inspiring career opportunity. Our culture keeps the layers simple and the relationship personal. We know that our success is down to one thing, our people, and we make sure looking after our people is at the heart of everything we do.

Does AAB sound like a good fit for you? We currently have an opening for a Audit Trainee to join our Audit team.

The Role

Audit Trainee - Bolton

At AAB you will have excellent opportunities that will meet your career aspirations, working in a progressive, diverse, energetic and stimulating environment alongside supportive and engaging professional teammates.

If you have recently graduated and are a committed, flexible, enthusiastic person, we want you in our team! Our graduate programme is tailored to support you and the development of your career from day one all the way through to qualification. The business provides full support for your professional qualification materials and exams - your key focus will be on studying and learning and developing within your role. We empower our people to become the best they can be and provide them with the tools to develop personally, going beyond their technical ability and outside of their field of expertise to become confident and capable professionals, with a very bright future.

Successful applicants are offered a training contract, and on top of a generous professional study package graduates are offered a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing audit assignments under supervision
• Perform audit fieldwork and gather audit evidence in line with audit procedures
• Prepare working papers and assist in drafting financial statements
• Support senior auditors in identifying audit issues and communicating findings
• Liaise with clients to obtain relevant documentation and information
• Ensure compliance with auditing and accounting standards
• Maintain confidentiality and professional integrity at all times
• Participate in training and development programs as required
• Work towards completing your professional qualification (e.g., ACA/ACCA)

Requirements

Education & Qualifications:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline (minimum 2:1 preferred)
• Willingness to study for a professional qualification

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive and eager to learn
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong time management and organisational skills

AAB Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Disclaimer

Unsolicited CVs sent to AAB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AAB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.

Salary: Competitive