Audit Trainee

TC Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free parking

23 days annual leave

Training towards accountancy qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme

Extra holiday purchase

Employee benefits portal

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral bonus

Training and development

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Portsmouth is seeking an Audit Trainee eager to start a career in accountancy. Ideal for school or college leavers, this role involves obtaining audit evidence, preparing data analysis, and ensuring compliance with audit standards. Candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English, A-Levels in relevant subjects, and a positive attitude. Competitive salary and training towards accountancy qualifications offered.

Qualifications

• Dynamic individual with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Own car and full driving licence.
• Very good understanding and knowledge of Excel.
• Strong communication and personable traits.
• Own car and full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist within the wider team by obtaining audit evidence necessary to support opinions given.
• Prepare analysis of accounting data from clients' books and records.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Build strong relationships with new and established clients.
• Support audit manager in planning, execution and finalisation of audit assignments.
• Ensure compliance with internal audit methodology, risk management and regulatory requirements.
• Identify client needs and communicate solutions to the audit manager.
• Build strong relationships with new and established clients.
• Travel to local and national clients on a regular basis.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office

Very good understanding of Excel

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Education

GCSE in Maths and English (Grades A‑C)

A-Level in Mathematics, Business or Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Audit Trainee – Portsmouth

Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

Salary – Competitive market rate

Hours – Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Holiday – 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)

About the role

Are you an ambitious individual looking to start your career in accountancy? TC Group would love to hear from you! We have an exciting opportunity for an Audit Trainee to join our Portsmouth office from September 2025. This role would best suit a school or college leaver.

Key responsibilities

• Assist within the wider team by obtaining audit evidence necessary to support opinions given
• Prepare analysis of accounting data from clients' books and records
• Ensure audit files have all relevant documentation on the appropriate section; check appropriate and sufficient documentation obtained to support the opinion and documenting all conclusions
• Active engagement with client staff in the gathering of appropriate audit evidence
• Involvement in the planning, execution and finalisation of the audit assignment supporting the audit manager
• Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements
• Identify and understand client needs, including sometimes providing initial solutions to client challenges, then communicating these needs and solutions to the audit manager
• Build strong relationships with new and established clients
• Travel to local and national clients on a regular basis

About you

• Dynamic individuals with a positive ‘can do’ attitude
• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grades A‑C), A-Level in either Mathematics, Business or Economics
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Very good understanding and knowledge of Excel
• Highly personable with excellent communication skills
• Own car and full driving licence

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Free parking
• 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Training towards accountancy qualifications
• Group life assurance 4 × salary
• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
• Access to employee benefits portal – cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Regular training and development – continuous professional and personal development

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship.