Audit Trainee - Graduate

DJH; Hempstalls; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in the UK is looking for an Audit Trainee to join their team. This role offers the chance to immerse yourself in the audit process alongside seasoned professionals. The ideal candidate will have at least a 2:1 degree, a proactive attitude, and a passion for building relationships. Benefits include competitive pay, hybrid working options, and fully funded study support, making it an excellent entry point into a rewarding career in accountancy.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Fully funded study support

Flexible hybrid working

Company pension

Qualifications

• Hungry for a challenge and motivated to deliver extraordinary service.
• Enjoy getting to know people and cultivating long-lasting relationships.
• Proactive attitude in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Be fully immersed with the Audit team to provide great advice.
• Build long-lasting client relationships.
• Deliver meticulous audits efficiently.

Skills

Excellent academic background

Relationship building

Motivated and proactive

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Minimum 2:1 classification in relevant degree

Job description

Audit Trainee - Graduate

Application Deadline: 2 January 2026

Department: Early Careers

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: Stoke on Trent

Description

Are you about to finish University and ready to take your first steps into Accountancy? Are you looking for a Practice which has been voted one of the best places to work in the UK, with fully funded training packages and a strong focus on learning and development so you can reach your true potential?

If you're reading this, then the answer to that question is probably yes. At DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after them will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower.

By joining DJH we'll be with you at every step, as you grow and develop and build a fantastic career. Together, we'll achieve great things.

Lets talk about the role...

As an Audit Graduate, you'll be fully immersed with our experienced Audit team to provide great advice to clients. Life will be fast paced, engaging, creative and rewarding.

It's a great opportunity to develop and progress within a forward-thinking and fast-paced firm. You'll:

• Be a part of a talented team, adding value to the exceptional work we deliver to clients & developing your knowledge of the end-to-end audit process
• Build long-lasting relationships with clients and wowing them daily
• Work as part of a team to deliver meticulous and efficient audits for a wide range of clients
• Crack on with your personal development plan - shadowing, questioning and learning to help you achieve your ambitions and be victorious in your studies

Let's talk about you and your skills...

Hungry for a challenge, you'll:

• Have an excellent academic background, with a minimum 2:1 classification in your relevant degree
• Love getting to know people and cultivating long-lasting relationships
• Be like a sponge and enjoy a challenge
• Be motivated to deliver extraordinary service and will embrace our "Proven Process"
• Have a proactive attitude, whether a task is complicated or simple, big or small
• Thrive working to achieve great things alongside the rest of the team
• Be motivated by a fast paced and bustling environment
• Look at things differently than other people and will enjoy finding alternative solutions

Let's talk benefits...

Here's a few reasons to come and join us, but you'll find loads more once you get your feet under the table:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance + plus an extra day for your birthday
• A volunteering day
• Dress for your day
• Flexible hybrid working
• Fully funded study support
• Tailored learning and development
• Company pension
• Health MOTs
• Mental health assistance
• A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar
• Access to a fantastic tailored Audit Academy to help you excel through your career

Together we achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet. You can read more about DJH here.

Please note: This role is for a summer 2026 start