Graduate Audit Training Programme (ACA) - Exeter - Summer 2027

Gravita; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid study leave

Exams covered

Job summary

Gravita is looking for forward-thinking graduates to join our Audit Service Line in Exeter. Starting in Summer 2027, the programme combines college-based learning with hands-on, practical experience. You’ll benefit from paid study leave and we’ll cover the cost of your exams.

Throughout the programme, you’ll receive regular guidance to grow and progress towards a permanent role with Gravita. You’ll work with over 30 clients across diverse industries, gaining exposure to Partners and senior

Qualifications

• 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline
• GCSE Maths and English at grade 5 (or B) or equivalent
• 120 UCAS points from top 3 grades under 2017 tariff, or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Support audit engagements for a diverse client base and gain broad experience
• Liaise with clients and senior staff to understand business processes and controls
• Contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced audit team environment
• Participate in learning activities and apply accounting standards on real client work

Skills

Ambitious

Natural communicator

Relationship builder

Conscientious

Team collaboration

Education

2:1 undergraduate degree (any discipline)

Job description

We’re Gravita: the accountants fuelling ambitious businesses. We’re a full service, tech-enabled firm, working with entrepreneurs and businesses to help them achieve their goals, and make an impact in the world.

We’re growing fast and are bringing like-minded advisors together to form a full-service tech-enabled accounting partner for thousands of SMEs. Our team use their incredible expertise alongside intuitive technology to help businesses and entrepreneurs plan better and grow faster.

Our mission is to become the UK’s leading tech-enabled accounting firm for SMEs. We have ambitious goals and our high-calibre team work hard to achieve them. We are one team with one agenda, working collaboratively in a respectful environment to deliver a great service to our clients. So if you join us, you’ll not only be working on exciting client challenges, you’ll also be helping us shape the future of accounting.

We’re reinventing the world of accounting for good! To help us achieve this, we’re looking for the next generation of forward-thinking accountants to join our Audit Service Line in Exeter.

Starting in Summer 2027, this programme combines college-based learning with hands‑on, practical experience. You’ll benefit from paid study leave, and we’ll cover the cost of your exams.

Throughout the programme, you’ll receive regular check‑ins and ongoing support to help you grow and succeed. Our goal is for you to join us permanently once you’ve completed your training.

The Role

At Gravita, we fuel ambitious businesses. We’re a full service, tech-enabled firm, working with entrepreneurs and businesses to help them achieve their goals, and make an impact in the world. If you join us, you won't just be going on your own exciting growth journey; you’ll become part of ours.

You’ll Also

• Work with over 30 clients from a wide range of industries to help you gain maximum experience and accelerate your learning.
• Get exposure to our Partners and Executive team to help you learn from the best and see key decision-makers in action.
• Liaise directly with CEOs, CFOs, Financial Directors and entrepreneurs from some of the country’s most ambitious startups and growing businesses.
• See how our team uses intuitive technology alongside their incredible expertise to provide an unparalleled client experience and streamline workloads.
• Discover our premium brand dedicated to producing a Top 6 firm’s quality of work, including our listed client base.
• Learn from our accounting experts with years of experience dedicated to SME businesses.
• Become part of an engaged, inclusive, motivated and accountable team aligned behind shared values.

Requirements

We’re looking for talented graduates who want to learn, contribute and succeed. The ideal candidates will also embody our company values:

• You’ll be ambitious, determined and armed with a can‑do attitude. You’ll want to …
• You’ll recognise the values of relationships. You’ll understand that people are the core of our business and want to build relationships based on integrity, commitment and trust.
• You’ll care about what you do and are always eager to do your best work. You’ll be naturally conscientious, considerate and empathetic to colleagues and clients.
• You’ll be a natural communicator. You recognise that communicating respectfully and positively is paramount, and always be open to constructive and actionable feedback.
• You’ll enjoy working at pace and believe that momentum and precision can work harmoniously to deliver success.

We’re looking for ambitious graduates who have the following qualifications:

• 2:1 (or equivalent) undergraduate degree in any discipline
• Minimum Grade 5 or B GCSE Maths (or equivalent)
• Minimum Grade 5 or B GCSE English Language (or equivalent)
• 120 UCAS points from your top 3 grades, excluding General Studies under the 2017 tariff point system at A Level (300 UCAS points pre‑2017), or equivalent.

Recruitment Process

• Application - Applications open until January 2027
• Online Testing
• Video questions
• In-person Assessment Centre – TBC