Graduate Audit Trainee (ICAS) – ACA Journey in Edinburgh

Saffery Champness; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Annual leave & flexible work

Pension plan

Job summary

Saffery Champness in Edinburgh is recruiting a Graduate Audit Trainee (ICAS) starting September 2027. You will study towards the ICAS qualification while gaining hands-on audit experience across varied sectors.

We welcome graduates from all backgrounds; the three-year training contract offers structured development, tuition support, and increasing client exposure as you progress toward ACA/ICAS qualifications.

Qualifications

• 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline, expected or obtained.
• 120 UCAS points from top 3 A Levels or Highers.
• GCSE or National 5 Maths and English: minimum grade 6 (B) in each.

Responsibilities

• Take part in the various stages of an audit from planning to completion.
• Support audit engagements for clients across industries by testing financial information and controls.
• Prepare clear 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 relationships with clients to understand their business.
• Identify and investigate differences or inconsistencies in financial information.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality audit work to deadlines.

Education

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

120 UCAS points from top 3 A Levels/Highers

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

Job description

Saffery Champness in Edinburgh is recruiting a Graduate Audit Trainee (ICAS) starting September 2027. You will study towards the ICAS qualification while gaining hands-on audit experience across varied sectors.

We welcome graduates from all backgrounds; the three-year training contract offers structured development, tuition support, and increasing client exposure as you progress toward ACA/ICAS qualifications.