Graduate Corporate Audit Associate

Buzzacott LLP; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Buzzacott LLP, a leading assurance practice in London, is seeking a trainee auditor to join their team in September 2025. The successful candidate will engage in diverse audit work while pursuing the ACA qualification through a structured apprenticeship. This role promises rapid career progression and ongoing personal development, including paid study leave and mentorship from experienced professionals.

Benefits

Paid study leave

All course and exam fees covered

Mentorship and support from senior staff

Qualifications

• Graduate with inquisitive mind and sociable nature.
• High standards and commitment to client service.
• Eager to take ownership early in the role.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a trainee auditor for profit-making organisations.
• Carrying out audit work and assisting Seniors and Managers.
• Ensuring compliance with the firm’s IT policies.

Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Minimum 2.1 degree in any discipline

136 UCAS Tariff points from top 3 A-levels

Level 7 (A grade) in GCSE Maths and English Language

Job description

We are a rapidly growing and ambitious assurance practice of 6 partners supported by a 70-strong team situated in St Paul’s in the City of London. We work with a wide range of privately owned businesses across various sectors including financial services, real estate, retail, manufacturing, professional practices, and technology and media. Our clients range from entrepreneurial start-ups to large international groups, with some having turnover and/or assets exceeding £500m.

Our approach to work and our unique culture differentiate us from other audit firms in London, making Buzzacott the standout choice for those seeking a new challenge, rapid career progression, and an enjoyable work environment.

This role is scheduled to commence in September 2025.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Acting as a trainee auditor working with a diverse range of profit-making organisations.
• Carrying out all audit work in compliance with the firm’s and statutory procedures.
• Working as part of a team, assisting Seniors and Managers in delivering audit assignments.
• Being proactive and fully familiar with the firm’s IT policies and procedures, ensuring compliance, and promoting these policies within the firm.

Training Provided

You will study towards the ACA qualification over 36 months under a level 7 apprenticeship, enhancing your technical skills and personal and professional development. Training includes courses at tutors’ offices, private study, regular exams, and on-the-job training. Paid study leave and all course and exam fees are provided.

About Buzzacott

As the largest single-office accountancy firm in the UK, we are friendly and professional, with values rooted in trust, client focus, exceptional service, specialist knowledge, and approachability. We foster collaboration and relationship-building from day one.

What’s in it for you?

We are committed to your development, offering a structured programme of tuition supported by external tutors, a mentor, a trainee buddy, partners, senior staff, and a dedicated Training and Development Coordinator. As you progress, your salary will increase incrementally with milestones in your qualification.

You are the right person for the role if:

• You are a graduate with an inquisitive mind, sociable, a problem solver with high standards, thriving in a meritocracy.
• You can build meaningful, collaborative relationships with clients and team members.
• You are eager to take ownership early and committed to providing excellent client service.
• You are a strong multitasker, capable of prioritising studying and work simultaneously.

No previous experience is required, but to apply you will need to have:

• Obtained or expect to obtain a minimum of a 2.1 degree in any discipline, or equivalent.
• A minimum of 136 UCAS Tariff points from your top 3 A-levels, or equivalent (340 using the old tariff).
• A minimum of Level 7 (A grade) in GCSE Maths and English Language, or equivalent.
• The right to work in the UK without restrictions for the duration of the training contract.

Please note we do not accept applications from part-qualified applicants or those taking General Studies.