Audit Trainee (ACA) – School Leaver, Bournemouth | Hybrid

Saffery Champness; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit‑sharing

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension

Flexible work arrangements

Health assessments

Job summary

Saffery Champness in Bournemouth is offering a School Leaver Audit Trainee (ACA) role starting September 2027. You will begin studying towards the ACA qualification while supporting audit engagements across diverse industries, gaining practical experience from day one.

This four‑year programme includes Kaplan‑designed training, mentorship, and opportunities to progress within a supportive, inclusive firm culture that values collaboration and integrity.

Qualifications

• 120 UCAS points from top 3 A Levels/Highers (or equivalent).
• GCSE Maths and English Language at least 6/B.
• AAT Level 4 may exempt; otherwise ACA syllabus to be completed.
• Structured development programme combining professional study with on‑job learning.

Responsibilities

• Take trainees through audit stages from planning to completion.
• Support audit engagements across diverse industries by testing financial information.
• Prepare clear audit documentation and working papers.
• Work with client financial data using a range of accounting systems and audit tools.
• Assist with planning and fieldwork on client sites.
• Build relationships with clients to understand their business.
• Identify inconsistencies in financial information and investigate differences.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high‑quality audit work on deadlines.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

UCAS points 120

GCSE Maths & English 6/B

AAT Level 4 (optional)

ACA syllabus (studying)

Job description

Saffery Champness in Bournemouth is offering a School Leaver Audit Trainee (ACA) role starting September 2027. You will begin studying towards the ACA qualification while supporting audit engagements across diverse industries, gaining practical experience from day one.

This four‑year programme includes Kaplan‑designed training, mentorship, and opportunities to progress within a supportive, inclusive firm culture that values collaboration and integrity.