CFAB Corporate Audit Associate

Buzzacott LLP; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Mentor program

Salary progression

Job summary

Buzzacott LLP is offering a trainee auditor position in the Corporate Assurance team, with a view to progressing through the remaining stages to become an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA). Training combines courses, private study and on-the-job experience, with paid study leave and fees paid.

You will work with specialists, supported by mentors and a dedicated L&D team. The role involves delivering audits for a range of organisations, budgeting time, and ensuring compliance with firm and

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths B or above (level 7) or equivalent
• GCSE English Language B or above (level 6) or equivalent
• UCAS Tariff points 144 from 3 A-levels or equivalent
• Right to work in the UK for the duration of the training contract
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, multitask and solve problems
• Demonstrates ethical judgement

Responsibilities

• Act as a trainee auditor in the Corporate Assurance team, working with a wide range of profit-making organisations.
• Carry out all audit work in compliance with firm and statutory procedures.
• Work as part of a team, assisting Seniors and Managers in the delivery of audit assignments.
• Keep Seniors, Managers and Partners informed of progress and budget for time and costs.
• Plan and complete audit files for smaller assignments in line with the Audit Completion Checklist.
• Promote and comply with the firm's IT policies and procedures.

Job description

After completion of the ICAEW CFAB, continued career progression is supported with a view of progressing through the remaining stages to become an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA). Studying towards these professional qualifications, as well as learning from our team of specialists on a daily basis, ensures you are well equipped with the knowledge to help advance you through your career. Training consists of a combination of courses at the tutors' offices, private study and regular exams, as well as on-the-job training. You will have paid study leave to support you in the run up to exams and all course and exam fees are paid for.,

• Act as a trainee auditor in the Corporate Assurance team, working with a wide range of profit-making organisations.
• Carry out all audit work, in compliance with the firm's and statutory procedures.
• Work as part of a team, assisting Seniors and Managers in the delivery of audit assignments.
• Keep Seniors, Managers and Partners informed of the progress of the team's jobs.
• Budget for your time and keep costs within budget wherever possible.
• For smaller assignments, plan and complete the audit file as per the Audit Completion Checklist.
• Be proactive and take responsibility for becoming fully familiar and confident with all the firm's IT policies and procedures ensuring full compliance, and to help promote these policies within the firm.

What's In It For You

We go above and beyond for our clients, but also for you. We have a genuine commitment to your development, offering you a closely supported and structured programme of tuition, provided by a top firm of external tutors. Internally, you'll be supported by a manager who will act as your mentor, a trainee buddy, partners, senior staff and a dedicated Learning and Development team. As you progress through your training you will receive incremental salary increases as you hit various milestones in your qualification.

• Minimum 144 UCAS Tariff points from 3 A-levels, or equivalent
• Minimum Level 7 (A grade using the old system) in GCSE Maths, or equivalent
• Minimum Level 6 (B grade using the old system) in GCSE English Language, or equivalent
• The right to work in the UK without restrictions for the duration of the training contract, Excellent interpersonal skills in order to interact professionally with internal and external clients.
• Able to prioritise workload and be self-sufficient; multi-tasker; problem-solving skills.
• Displays ethical judgement.

We are a rapidly growing and ambitious assurance practice of 8 partners supported by a 90 strong team situated in St Paul's in the City of London. We work with a wide range of privately owned businesses across a variety of sectors including financial services, real estate, retail, manufacturing, professional practices and technology and media. Our clients vary from entrepreneurial start-ups to large international groups with several of our larger clients having turnover and/or assets of more than £500m.

Why Buzzacott?

We're big enough to provide deep expertise across a wide range of specialisms, but small enough to value meaningful personal connections - with clients and colleagues alike. You'll work alongside experienced professionals who will support your continued development, while you contribute to shaping the growth of both our team and our clients.

At Buzzacott, we're committed to equal opportunities and ensuring all employment decisions are fair, objective, and based on merit.