Trainee Audit Associate

BDO Limited Guernsey; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Limited Guernsey is seeking a Trainee Audit Associate to join our Audit & Assurance Department. You will gain insight into diverse businesses, joining real client engagements and developing technical and professional skills from day one.

You will commence a training contract and pursue ACCA or ICAEW with full financial support for tuition and exam fees. Structured training, mentoring and guidance help balance work and learning.

Qualifications

• Eligible graduates or school leavers with a 2:2 degree or better.
• Desire to pursue ACCA or ICAEW with employer support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good time management and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Gain insight into a range of businesses and industries through client engagements.
• Support the audit process from planning to fieldwork.
• Assist with analysis and client interaction during engagements.
• Balance work and learning while undertaking a professional qualification training contract.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Honesty & motivation

Proactive learning

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree 2:2 minimum

3 A-levels A*-C

GCSE English & Math 9-4

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Trainee Audit Associate

BDO Limited Guernsey

Full time Ref: 20261837 Opened: 02/11/2026 Closes: 02/12/2026

We are looking for Trainee Audit Associates to join our Audit & Assurance Department. We have trainee opportunities for those early in their careers or for graduates.

As a Trainee Audit Associate, you will gain valuable insight into a wide range of businesses and industries, working on real client engagements while developing your technical and professional skills. From day one, you will be involved in the audit process, supporting the team with planning, fieldwork, analysis and client interaction.

You will commence a training contract and undertake a professional accountancy qualification with either ACCA or ICAEW with full financial support for your tuition and exam fees. Alongside your studies, you will receive structured training, mentoring and guidance to help you balance work and learning successfully.

As your career progresses, you will develop a broad range of technical, commercial and interpersonal skills, providing a strong foundation for a rewarding career in audit and professional services.

We're interested in hearing from both graduates and school leavers. To be eligible, you'll need to meet one of the following requirements:

• Hold, or be predicted to achieve, an undergraduate degree with a minimum 2:2 classification; or
• Have achieved 3 A-levels at grades A*-C (or equivalent, including IB qualifications), or a BTEC Level 3 qualification with grades of Merit, Merit, Pass or above.
• Achieved GCSE (or equivalent) grades 9-4 (A*-C) in English Language and Mathematics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines.
• Demonstrates honesty, motivation and professional behaviour.
• A desire to understand our business, clients, strategy and goals.
• A proactive approach to learning, with a commitment to personal and professional development.
• An analytical and problem-solving orientation.
• An interest in pursuing a professional accounting qualification and developing a successful career in audit.