Audit Trainee (ACA) – School Leaver Career Path

Saffery Champness; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expense reimbursement

Job summary

Saffery Champness invites school leavers to join its Peterborough team as an Audit Trainee (ACA), starting September 2027. This four-year training contract offers structured study alongside on‑the‑job learning, with exemptions possible if you hold AAT Level 4.

You’ll grow into more responsibilities while working directly with clients and leveraging Kaplan’s programme. You’ll experience a collaborative environment, mentorship, and a structured development plan designed to build core audit and

Qualifications

• 120 UCAS points from top 3 A Levels or Highers (excludes General Studies)
• GCSE/National 5 Maths and English at least grade 6/B
• AAT Level 4 qualification may exempt you from parts of ACA syllabus

Responsibilities

• Take part in audit engagements from planning to completion
• Test financial information and assess key controls across industries
• Prepare audit documentation and working papers
• Work with client data using accounting systems and audit tools
• Support with planning and fieldwork on client sites
• Build relationships with clients to understand their business
• Identify differences or inconsistencies in financial information
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality audit work on time

Education

120 UCAS points (top 3 A Levels/Highers)

GCSE/National 5 Maths & English (minimum 6/B)

Job description

Saffery Champness invites school leavers to join its Peterborough team as an Audit Trainee (ACA), starting September 2027. This four-year training contract offers structured study alongside on‑the‑job learning, with exemptions possible if you hold AAT Level 4.

You’ll grow into more responsibilities while working directly with clients and leveraging Kaplan’s programme. You’ll experience a collaborative environment, mentorship, and a structured development plan designed to build core audit and