Audit Assistant (AAT Apprentice)

Our Audit Assistant apprenticeship offers an opportunity to develop valuable skills, enjoy a challenging hands-on experience and learn from exceptional people, all while you work towards gaining the AAT qualification and earn a full-time salary.

Through our in-house Academy you will receive extensive ongoing technical training and support, which will provide you with the tools needed to understand information contained in a set of accounts and how this information is analysed and interpreted by our Audit team in their role as ‘accounts detectives’.

As an Audit Assistant you will work alongside our Audit Executives and Audit Seniors on key and mid-tier accounts across a range of sectors including owner managed businesses in the corporate space, not-for-profit, pension schemes and solicitors to name a few.  The position will be in a client facing role through which you will establish strong relationships with business owners across the region.

Support will also be provided by our experienced management team, together with having a buddy in the form of a member of our existing team, who you can lean on for any additional support you may need as you settle into your role.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting the delivery of assignments through undertaking audit fieldwork both at client premises and in the office
• Successfully communicating with the client throughout the audit, including systems understanding and for general queries relating to the testing being undertaken
• Attendance at stock takes
• Highlighting areas of risk or significance for the Senior or Executive to review
• Responding to review points and clearing them as and when required
• Collaborating with all team members and those within the wider business
• Extracting information from the client’s accounting system and obtaining supporting documents as required
• Preparation of accounts on Iris (including those under FRS102 and 1A)
• Completing audit programmes
• Building relationships with the client (and their team) and acting as an ambassador for the business. You will be expected to professionally represent the firm and its interests in dealings with clients and other professionals

PERSON REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum B, B, C grade A levels, or equivalent level of qualification (achieved or predicted to achieve)
• Prior experience using Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Outlook) would be advantageous, but training will be provided
• Commitment and willingness to learn
• Ability to think analytically
• The role will include regular travel to client sites so holding a full UK driving license and having access to a vehicle would be advantageous.

WHAT’S ON OFFER?

• Competitive salary
• Full study support
• 22 days holiday + birthday day off + standard bank holidays
• Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Life Assurance x 3
• Pension salary sacrifice
• Regular social events
• On-site parking
• Friendly and inclusive working environment
• Career pathway

Closing Date

12 January 2025

Assessment day week commencing 3 February 2025

Interviews during February 2025 with role commencing 1 September 2025

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