Trainee Accountant (Audit)

First Recruitment Services; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing accountancy practice in Brighton is looking for a Trainee Accountant to join their Audit department. The role includes assisting with audit engagements and managing activities to support the Audit Senior. Ideal candidates should have some experience in an accountancy practice and be studying ACA or AAT. This position offers a salary of £25,000 to £28,000 along with various employee benefits including generous holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days Holiday plus bank holidays + birthday off

Auto Enrolment pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu jabs

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Generous social events

Qualifications

• Some experience in an accountancy practice.
• Current and active studier of ACA or AAT.
• Keen interest in a career in Audit.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the completion of assigned audit engagements.
• Manage daily activities to assist the Audit Senior.
• Conduct assigned audit engagements as per audit plan.
• Complete audit programs and conduct testing procedures.

Skills

Experience in an accountancy practice

Interest in Audit

Education

Current student of ACA or AAT

Job description

Overview

We are working with a fast-growing full-service accountancy practice to recruit a Trainee Accountant to join the Audit department of the office in Brighton. The business provides accountancy, taxation, payroll, advisory and financial planning services to thousands of customers including businesses and individuals / sole traders. They offer an employee-friendly environment which is noted for culture and support.

As a Trainee Accountant you’ll work in the Audit team to further your career in that area with this fantastic Brighton based accountancy practice.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the completion of assigned audit engagements, reporting to the Audit Senior.
• Managing your own daily activities to assist the Audit Senior.
• Conduct assigned audit engagements to agreed audit plan.
• Complete audit programs and conduct testing procedures.

Requirements

• Some experience in an accountancy practice
• A current and active studier of ACA or AAT
• A keen interest in a career in Audit

Salary, hours and benefits

• £25,000 to £28,000
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm, fully office based in Brighton
• 25 days Holiday plus bank hols + birthday off
• Auto Enrolment pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Generous social events

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.