Audit Trainee - Graduate

DJH; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Manchester is seeking an Audit Trainee - Graduate for a summer 2026 start. This position offers an opportunity to develop and progress within a supportive team environment, focusing on client relationships and audit processes. Candidates should have strong academic backgrounds and a proactive, motivated attitude. Competitive salary and benefits, including flexible hybrid working and fully funded study support, are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance with an extra day for birthday

Volunteering day

Flexible hybrid working

Fully funded study support

Tailored learning and development

Company pension

Health MOTs

Mental health assistance

Wellbeing, social & community calendar

Access to Audit Academy

Qualifications

• Excellent academic background with a minimum 2:1 classification in a relevant degree.
• Proactive attitude, motivated to deliver extraordinary service.
• Ability to build long-lasting relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Be a part of a talented team, adding value to exceptional work for clients.
• Build long-lasting relationships with clients.
• Deliver meticulous and efficient audits for a wide range of clients.

Job description

Audit Trainee - Graduate

Application Deadline: 2 January 2026

Department: Early Careers

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: Manchester

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

Please note: This role is for a summer 2026 start.

Together we achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet.