Graduate Audit Trainee (ACA) - Start Your ACA Journey

Saffery Champness; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Graduate Audit Trainee (ACA) at Saffery Champness in Leeds, commencing September 2027. You’ll undertake a three-year training contract, combining professional study with on-the-job learning toward the ACA qualification.

You’ll gain exposure to audit engagements across diverse sectors, with mentorship, structured training, and access to top tuition. AAT exemptions may apply if Level 4 is achieved.

Qualifications

• 2:1 undergraduate degree (any discipline)
• Minimum of 120 UCAS points from top 3 A Levels or Highers (or equivalent)
• GCSE or National 5 Maths and English at minimum grade 6 (or B)

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 (any discipline)

A minimum of 120 UCAS points from top 3 A Levels/Highers

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

Job description

Graduate Audit Trainee (ACA) at Saffery Champness in Leeds, commencing September 2027. You’ll undertake a three-year training contract, combining professional study with on-the-job learning toward the ACA qualification.

You’ll gain exposure to audit engagements across diverse sectors, with mentorship, structured training, and access to top tuition. AAT exemptions may apply if Level 4 is achieved.