Audit Trainee (Full training provided)

Location

Weybridge, Surrey | United Kingdom

Job description

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.

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!

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Salary

£18k - £22k per annum