Audit Trainee (ACA): Start Your Assurance Career

Saffery; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Structured training

Off-site trainee programme

Job summary

Saffery in London is seeking ambitious individuals to join our Audit trainee programme, studying towards the ACA qualification. You’ll be introduced to the full audit process, gain hands-on client exposure and build your professional skills alongside experienced colleagues.

We welcome graduates or career changers with a 2:1 degree and no prior required experience. The programme combines structured training, on‑the‑job learning and mentorship to help you grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2:1 undergraduate degree (expected).
• No prior relevant work experience required (open to graduates and career changers).

Responsibilities

• Take part in audits from planning to completion.
• Support audit engagements across industries by testing financial information and key controls.
• Prepare clear audit documentation and working papers.
• Work with client data using accounting systems and audit tools.
• Assist with planning and fieldwork, on client sites.
• Build relationships with clients to understand their business.
• Identify and investigate inconsistencies in financial information.
• Meet deadlines for high-quality audit work.

Skills

Audit basics

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

2:1 undergraduate degree

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Saffery in London is seeking ambitious individuals to join our Audit trainee programme, studying towards the ACA qualification. You’ll be introduced to the full audit process, gain hands-on client exposure and build your professional skills alongside experienced colleagues.

We welcome graduates or career changers with a 2:1 degree and no prior required experience. The programme combines structured training, on‑the‑job learning and mentorship to help you grow in a supportive environment.