Audit Trainee Full training provided

We are actively recruiting a proactive Audit Trainee who is passionate about making a difference to join our growing team.

This would be the perfect role for an A-level leaver with basic accounting knowledge / experience.

The successful candidate will have a varied role within the team and be provided with full training leading to a professional qualification (AAT)

Client Details

Our client is a highly respected professional services firm, specialising in accounting and finance. Based in Weybridge, they are known for their commitment to employee development and client satisfaction.

A note about travel - "40-50% of our audits are onsite at our clients offices, and these typically range from a 5 minutes down the road to 1.5 hours drive from our office (i.e. within Surrey). This is for 95% of our clients including a handful in London".

Description

The Audit Trainee role (Full training provided) involves:

The Role:

• Assist with the completion of assigned audit engagements within the office and at client premises. Depending on assigned engagement, you will report to either the Audit Senior or Manager.
• Manage your own daily activities assigned to assist the Audit Senior during an engagement.
• Communicates identified issues with Audit Senior or Manager to ensure any concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts assigned audit engagements as specified within the annual audit plan
• Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk
• Conducts audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives
• Obtains and reviews evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well documented
• Ensures adherence at all times to all applicable department procedures and professional standards
• Building professional relationships with clients and related third parties
• Responding to clients in an appropriate and timely manner
• Communicates to audit team and clients in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, timely, accurate and efficient results
• Ensures adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments, in line with standard audit career progression - proactively seeks relevant education and training opportunities
• Keep Audit Manager & Senior informed of work in progress
• Keep clients informed of job progress
• Performs other related and ad hoc duties as assigned

Profile

A successful Audit Trainee role (Full training provided) should have:

Qualifications Essential:

• A-Levels - With A to C results in at least 3 A Levels
• Maths GCSE - A-C pass minimum
• (Graduates will also be considered however a degree is NOT required)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• A commitment to continuous learning and development.
• A professional demeanour and the ability to work well within a team.

Job Offer

The Audit Trainee role (Full training provided) offers;

• base salary of £18-22.000
• full training, and full study support towards The Association of Accounting Technicians, AAT (and then moving on to ACA and CTA)
• Subsidised gym membership
• private healthcare
• 37 hours per week (core hours between 10am - 4pm)
• Holiday allowance (23 days, which includes office closure over Christmas) + bank holidays

Please apply for further details!