Audit Trainee - School Leaver, ACA Pathway

Saffery; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

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

Generous annual leave & flexible work

Job summary

Saffery is a partner-led accounting and advisory firm offering ambitious individuals a trainee role in audit, with study towards the ACA qualification. The four-year training contract provides full support and access to first-class tuition centres, developing your knowledge and client-facing skills.

The bespoke School Leaver Programme, developed with Kaplan, includes a six-week business simulation and potential ACA exemptions if you have AAT Level 4, positioning you for long-term professional

Qualifications

• A minimum of 120 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels or Highers (excluding General Studies and AS Levels).
• A minimum of 6 (or B) in GCSE or National 5 Maths and English Language (or equivalent).
• We welcome applications from candidates who are AAT qualified. If you have completed AAT studies (up to Level 4) in place of A Levels or Highers, please detail this on your application form.

Responsibilities

• Take audit through planning to completion stages.
• 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.

Education

A Levels/Highers

AAT Level 4 qualification

Job description

Saffery is a partner-led accounting and advisory firm offering ambitious individuals a trainee role in audit, with study towards the ACA qualification. The four-year training contract provides full support and access to first-class tuition centres, developing your knowledge and client-facing skills.

The bespoke School Leaver Programme, developed with Kaplan, includes a six-week business simulation and potential ACA exemptions if you have AAT Level 4, positioning you for long-term professional