Graduate Audit Trainee: ACA Path in Manchester

Saffery Champness; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension

Flexible work arrangements

Health assessments

Job summary

Saffery Champness in Manchester is seeking graduates to join as a Graduate Audit Trainee (ACA) starting September 2027. You’ll train toward the ACA qualification while supporting audit engagements for a range of clients.

The role offers structured development, mentorship, and exposure to real-world accounting, with a three-year training contract and access to tuition centres. No prior work experience required; diverse backgrounds encouraged.

Qualifications

• 2:1 undergraduate degree (expected or obtained) in any discipline.
• A minimum of 120 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels or Highers (or equivalent), 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 under the A Level, Scottish Highers (or equivalent) qualifications section on your application form.

Responsibilities

• You'll be taken 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

Education

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

Job description

Saffery Champness in Manchester is seeking graduates to join as a Graduate Audit Trainee (ACA) starting September 2027. You’ll train toward the ACA qualification while supporting audit engagements for a range of clients.

The role offers structured development, mentorship, and exposure to real-world accounting, with a three-year training contract and access to tuition centres. No prior work experience required; diverse backgrounds encouraged.