Audit Trainee

DJH; Breinton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday allowance

Fully funded study support

Tailored learning and development

Company pension

Health MOTs

Mental health assistance

Audit Academy

Job summary

Thorne Widgery, in partnership with DJH, is recruiting an Audit Graduate for a September 2027 start in Hereford. You will work with our Audit team on client engagements, gaining hands-on experience while benefiting from funded training and a structured development plan.

The role is a full apprenticeship within Early Careers, offering rapid learning in a fast-paced practice, with supportive mentorship and a clear path to professional qualification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 classification in your relevant degree.
• Excellent academic background and a passion for audit.
• Strong relationship-building and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a talented audit team delivering end-to-end audits for diverse clients.
• Build relationships with clients and contribute to high-quality service.
• Support the end-to-end audit process with diligence and accuracy.
• Follow your development plan through shadowing, questions and structured study.

Education

2:1 degree in relevant field

Job description

Audit Trainee

Application Deadline: 4 January 2027

Department: Early Careers

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: Hereford

Description

Are you about to finish University and ready for to take your first steps into Accountancy? Are you looking for a Practice which has been voted one of the best places to work in the UK, with fully funded training packages and a strong focus on learning and development so you can reach your true potential?

If you’re reading this, then the answer to that question is probably yes. At Thorne Widgery, in partnership with DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after them will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower.

By joining Thorne Widgery, we’ll be with you at every step, as you grow and develop and build a fantastic career. Together, we’ll achieve great things.

Lets talk about the role...

As an Audit Graduate, you’ll be fully immersed with our experienced Audit team to provide great advice to clients. Life will be fast paced, engaging, creative and rewarding.

It’s a great opportunity to develop and progress within a forward-thinking and fast-paced firm. You’ll:

• Be a part of a talented team, adding value to the exceptional work we deliver to clients & developing your knowledge of the end-to-end audit process
• Build long-lasting relationships with clients and wowing them daily
• Work as part of a team to deliver meticulous and efficient audits for a wide range of clients
• Crack on with your personal development plan – shadowing, questioning and learning to help you achieve your ambitions and be victorious in your studies

Let’s talk about you and your skills…

Hungry for a challenge, you’ll:

• Have an excellent academic background, with a minimum 2:1 classification in your relevant degree
• Love getting to know people and cultivating long-lasting relationships
• Be like a sponge and enjoy a challenge
• Be motivated to deliver extraordinary service and will embrace our "Proven Process"
• Have a proactive attitude, whether a task is complicated or simple, big or small
• Thrive working to achieve great things alongside the rest of the team
• Be motivated by a fast paced and bustling environment
• Look at things differently than other people and will enjoy finding alternative solutions

Let’s talk benefits…

Here’s a few reasons to come and join us, but you’ll find loads more once you get your feet under the table:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Fully funded study support
• Tailored learning and development
• Company pension
• Health MOTs
• Mental health assistance
• A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar
• Access to a fantastic tailored Audit Academy to help you excel through your career

Together we achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet. You can read more about Thorne Widgery here.

Please note: This position is for a September 2027 start.