Audit Trainee: Kickstart Your ACA Career

Saffery

Manchester

On-site

GBP 22,000 - 28,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit-sharing scheme (approx. £1,000/

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension plan (5% salary)

Job summary

Saffery is seeking ambitious individuals to join our trainee programme, studying towards the ACA qualification. The four-year training contract combines on‑the‑job learning with first-class tuition, supported by Kaplan’s six-week business simulation to build key professional skills.

We welcome school leavers and career changers with no prior work experience, offering exemptions for AAT Level 4 and a clear path to ACA.

Qualifications

120 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels or Highers (or equivalent).
A minimum of 6 (or B) in GCSE or National 5 Maths and English Language (or equivalent).
AAT Level 4 qualified or pursuing ACA with Kaplan programme.

Responsibilities

Take you through the various stages of an audit from planning to completion.
Support audit engagements for clients across a diverse range of industries by testing financial information and reviewing key controls.
Prepare clear, well-structured audit documentation and working papers.
Work with client financial data using a range of accounting systems and audit tools.
Assist with planning and fieldwork, both in the office and on client sites.
Build strong relationships with clients to gain a deeper understanding of their business.
Help identify and investigate differences or inconsistencies in financial information.
Work closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality audit work to agreed deadlines.