Audit Trainee: ACA Pathway for School Leavers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit-sharing scheme

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension

Job summary

Saffery, a chartered accountants firm in London, invites applications for a trainee role studying towards the ACA qualification. The four-year training contract includes tuition and on‑the‑job learning, with opportunities to work directly with clients in audit teams.

You’ll join the Film, TV and Video Games Group and progress through a structured development pathway, supported by Kaplan and mentorship. AAT Level 4 exemptions may apply; early applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 120 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels or Highers (or equivalent).
• A minimum of 6 (or B) in GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent).
• AAT Level 4 qualification enables ACA exemptions and progression.

Responsibilities

• Take part in audit from planning to completion.
• Support audit engagements for clients across diverse 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.

Education

AAT Level 4 qualification

Job description

Saffery, a chartered accountants firm in London, invites applications for a trainee role studying towards the ACA qualification. The four-year training contract includes tuition and on‑the‑job learning, with opportunities to work directly with clients in audit teams.

You’ll join the Film, TV and Video Games Group and progress through a structured development pathway, supported by Kaplan and mentorship. AAT Level 4 exemptions may apply; early applications are encouraged.