Audit Trainee (ACA) — Launch Your Accounting Career

Saffery Champness; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing scheme

Generous annual leave & flexible work

Contributory pension plan

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Saffery Champness is recruiting a Graduate Audit Trainee (ACA) in Bournemouth for September 2027. The role offers exposure to audits across diverse industries and a structured three-year training contract with ACA study support.

We welcome graduates from all backgrounds, with no required prior experience. The programme combines professional study with on-the-job learning, mentorship, and access to tuition centres as you progress toward your ACA qualification.

Qualifications

• 2:1 undergraduate degree (any discipline)
• A minimum of 120 UCAS points from top 3 A Levels or Highers
• GCSE Maths and English at 6/B or higher

Responsibilities

• You'll be taken through the various stages of an audit from planning to completion
• Support audit engagements for clients across a diverse range of industries by testing financial information and reviewing key controls
• Prepare clear, well-structured audit documentation and working papers
• Work with client financial data using a range of accounting systems and audit tools
• Assist with planning and fieldwork, both in the office and on client sites
• Build strong relationships with clients to gain a deeper understanding of their business
• Help identify and investigate differences or inconsistencies in financial information
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality audit work to agreed deadlines

Education

2:1 undergraduate degree (any discipline)

UCAS points 120 (top 3 A Levels/Highers)

GCSE Maths and English (6/B or higher)

Job description

Saffery Champness is recruiting a Graduate Audit Trainee (ACA) in Bournemouth for September 2027. The role offers exposure to audits across diverse industries and a structured three-year training contract with ACA study support.

We welcome graduates from all backgrounds, with no required prior experience. The programme combines professional study with on-the-job learning, mentorship, and access to tuition centres as you progress toward your ACA qualification.