Audit Trainee (ACA) — Launch Your Career Today

Saffery; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACA tuition support

Kaplan training programme

Mentorship & career development

Job summary

Saffery is offering a four-year training contract to become ACA-qualified, with full support and access to premier tuition centres. The role targets school leavers and career changers, offering exemptions if AAT Level 4 is achieved and a path to the ACA syllabus.

You'll progress through a structured development programme, combining on-the-job learning with professional study, working on audit engagements and client-facing activities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 120 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels or Highers (excluding General Studies and AS Levels).
• A minimum of 6 (or B) in GCSE or National 5 Maths and English Language (or equivalent).
• AAT qualification accepted; if you have completed AAT studies (up to Level 4) please detail this on your application.

Responsibilities

• Take trainees 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

120 UCAS points - A Levels/Highers

GCSE Maths & English (Min 6/B)

AAT Level 4

Job description

Saffery is offering a four-year training contract to become ACA-qualified, with full support and access to premier tuition centres. The role targets school leavers and career changers, offering exemptions if AAT Level 4 is achieved and a path to the ACA syllabus.

You'll progress through a structured development programme, combining on-the-job learning with professional study, working on audit engagements and client-facing activities.