Trainee Audit Associate (Class of 2027)

C5 Alliance Group; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Private health insurance

Job summary

BDO Jersey invites applications for a Trainee Audit Associate (Class of 2027) to join our Audit & Assurance team. You will begin a training contract and study for ACCA or ICAEW while assisting experienced staff with audits.

Whether you are early in your career or a graduate, you will learn on the job, gain professional qualifications, and grow within a supportive Jersey-based team environment.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, trainee role.
• Willingness to undertake ACCA or ICAEW qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provides a professional service to clients and supports audit teams.
• Updates systems with client and project data to improve efficiency.
• Assists senior staff and learns on the job through observation and practice.
• Maintains audit quality and communicates progress to the team.
• Contributes to the team and supports assignment planning and execution.
• Performs basic accounting of debt/loan instruments and interest calculations as required.

Skills

No previous experience

Willingness to undertake ACCA or ICAEW

Education

A-levels (A*-C)

GCSE English & Maths (A*-C/9-4)

2:2 degree (for graduates)

Job description

Trainee Audit Associate (Class of 2027)

Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Department: Audit & Assurance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Jersey

Description

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.

You will commence a training contract and undertake a professional accountancy qualification with either ACCA or ICAEW. Your main role as an Audit Associate will be to assist more experienced audit staff. You will complete many routine and critical tasks to provide support to the wider team. You will learn on the job through observation and experience.

The start date for this role is Monday 23 August 2027 however we encourage early applications as places are limited, and we may close the vacancy earlier than the closing date if places are filled.

Kindly note - we are unable to apply for a work permit for this position. This also means we are unable to consider applicants who hold a UK graduate visa.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides a professional service to clients so that they feel confident in recommending the firm to others
• Effectively uses and updates systems with personal, client and industry data to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Demonstrates an understanding of BDO product and services when advising clients
• Uses facts to justify opinions/results
• Develops solutions by contributing ideas and observations
• Identifies problems, analyses information and asks questions
• Takes an active interest in industry/sector developments
• Throughout the engagement, always has a clear focus on audit quality
• Proficient in basic business skills e.g., literacy, numeracy and IT
• Establishes good working relationships with clients
• Always responds promptly to queries and requests; follows through and keeps contacts informed of progress
• Demonstrates conscientiousness and commitment to problem solving
• Organises facts, ideas and evidence logically
• Contributes to the team activities and communication
• Assisting in accounting of debt/loan instruments and associated interest calculation as required.

Skills Knowledge & Expertise

Experience

• No previous experience required, this is a trainee role.
• Willingness to undertake ACCA or ICAEW qualification.

Education

If you are early in your career:

• Achieved A* - C in 3 A levels (or equivalent qualification)
• Achieved A* - C or 9 - 4 in English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent qualification)

If you are a graduate:

• Above GCSE/A Level requirements
• Achieved a 2:2 degree in any subject

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates honesty, motivation and professional behaviour
• Demonstrates eagerness to work towards common goals and works with others in a positive, co-operative and helpful manner
• An analytical and problem-solving orientation.
• Manages own time effectively to meet deadlines
• Produces high quality work consistently, accurately and on time

Skills

• Thinks about issues and problems with questioning and open mindedness
• Displays enthusiasm, accountability and commitment in interactions with clients and colleagues
• Acts and communicates in a professional, friendly and efficient manner
• Anticipates and responds to the needs and concerns of others
• Supports team members with work priorities to avoid task overload
• Demonstrates a desire to learn and increase own knowledge, take on new responsibilities and develop business advisory skills
• Copes calmly and reacts flexibly when under pressure

Benefits

Employees at BDO enjoy an attractive benefits package as part of our continuous employee value commitment.

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance, including dental and optical cover
• Proactive learning environment
• Company-wide social and team events
• Monthly wellbeing activities
• Access to the latest technologies
• An environment to be yourself