Audit Trainee: Kickstart Your ACA Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible work arrangements

Contributory pension plan

Job summary

Saffery is recruiting ambitious graduates to start an Audit trainee journey, studying towards the ACA qualification. The three‑year contract offers structured development, mentorship, and on‑the‑job learning within a partner‑led, people‑focused firm.

You’ll support audits across a range of industries, grow your technical knowledge, and gain direct client exposure while working with colleagues who value collaboration and integrity.

Qualifications

• 2:1 undergraduate degree (expected or obtained) in any discipline.
• Minimum 120 UCAS points from top 3 A Levels or Highers.
• GCSE/National 5 Maths and English at least 6/B.
• AAT Level 4 qualifications may provide exemptions.

Responsibilities

• Take through the various stages of an audit from planning to completion.
• Support audit engagements for clients across industries by testing financial information and key controls.
• Prepare clear, well‑structured audit documentation and working papers.
• Work with client financial data using accounting systems and audit tools.
• Assist with planning and fieldwork, both in the office and on client sites.
• Build strong client relationships to understand their business and controls.

Education

2:1 undergraduate degree (expected or obtained) in any discipline

120 UCAS points from top 3 A Levels or Highers

GCSE or National 5 Maths and English (minimum 6/B)

AAT Level 4 qualification eligibility for exemptions

Job description

Saffery is recruiting ambitious graduates to start an Audit trainee journey, studying towards the ACA qualification. The three‑year contract offers structured development, mentorship, and on‑the‑job learning within a partner‑led, people‑focused firm.

You’ll support audits across a range of industries, grow your technical knowledge, and gain direct client exposure while working with colleagues who value collaboration and integrity.