ACA Graduate Associate: Audit

Ecovis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Greater London is seeking ambitious graduates for their Audit Associate program. This role involves various responsibilities, including conducting audits, preparing financial statements, and engaging with clients. Candidates should have a 2:1 or 2:2 degree and be motivated to develop within a supportive environment. The firm offers training towards ACA qualifications, exposure to various sectors, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth. Jump-start your career at a firm that values diversity and talent.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Training costs covered

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• A degree from a university (2:1 preferred, 2:2 accepted).
• Strong characteristics and skill set are valued.
• Commitment to learning and contributing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits on-site and remotely.
• Prepare financial statements for a variety of clients.
• Engage with clients to understand their needs.

Skills

Motivated

Articulate

Engaging communicator

Driven to maintain relationships

Education

2:1 degree or equivalent

2:2 degree considered

Job description

• It is preferred that you will have achieved, or are on course to achieve, a 2:1 degree from a university
• A 2:2 degree will be considered
• The subject of your degree is not important, we are more interested in your characteristics and skill set

Remuneration

• Competitive
• Training costs

Autumn 2026 start

We want to hear from bright, ambitious graduates who are keen to join our growing Audit team. This is a great opportunity for motivated, articulate and career‑minded individuals to progress in a career within accountancy.

A career at Ecovis is full of new experiences, stimulating challenges, and an environment where you can develop yourself and achieve your long‑term goals. We offer you the opportunities to work on projects that will inspire you, build your own networks, be mentored and coached by experts in your field, and to thrive in a fully supportive and flexible environment.

Before applying, check out our Work With Us hub to get a feel for what it’s like to progress your career with us.

As auditors, we help build the confidence and trust that businesses and society need to thrive. If you’d like to get under the skin of a variety of organisations, this is the place to be. It’s important that we put what is right first. To do this you will need to have the confidence to push ideas harder and ask difficult questions, giving our clients assurance they can rely on. As business advisors, we enjoy the intellectual stimulation that comes from solving complex problems and creating positive change for many organisations.

As an Audit Associate you will be involved in audits both on‑site and remote, as well as preparing financial statements for a range of entities. This is a client‑facing role where no two days are the same, allowing you to gain a wealth of experience. Our client base covers sectors such as media, financial markets, manufacturing, retail and lots more. In addition to sectors, we also have a variety of different sized clients, ranging from small owner‑managed businesses to large international groups and listed companies. As a graduate you will not be confined to one sector or client size, which will allow you to develop well‑rounded knowledge and business acumen.

The Graduate Programme

Our Audit Associate programme is designed to give you the qualifications, skills and experiences you need to embark on a rewarding career.

During your three‑year programme, you’ll be learning, gaining real‑work experience and studying towards your ACA qualification. We are also open to our graduates completing the ACA CTA Joint Programme, for those with a specialist interest in tax.

What we look for at Ecovis

Our recruitment process will give you an opportunity to tell us about yourself, your experience and what makes you right for Ecovis. Most importantly, we look for a good cultural fit. Someone who will add value to our team both personally and professionally and is committed to learn and contribute.

Throughout the recruitment process we will be looking to learn more about your strengths. Are you:

• Motivated and focused on progression and continual learning?
• Engaging and articulate?
• Good at communicating with your peers, managers and clients?
• Driven to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and colleagues alike?

Our commitment to you

Nurturing your talent

We are One Team – built with people who have come from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, working together towards a common goal. Here, you will have unparalleled access to the best and brightest minds, a network of international counterparts, and our wide range of cutting‑edge tools and software packages.

You will face a range of different stimulating challenges throughout your career here, helping you to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions for our clients and develop your skills along the way. At Ecovis, we equip you for success. You will gain invaluable experience in a commercial environment while developing a solid foundation with your qualifications.

You will work on a variety of business projects, exercising real responsibility alongside industry professionals and an extensive network of peers, mentors, managers, and partners. Your training will not only include the specialist knowledge and practical tools you’ll need for your business area, but we will also coach you and develop your client management, service, personal, and client‑winning skills.

Like what you see and think you’re the perfect fit? If yes, please send your CV and covering letter to [e-mail]

We regret that due to the high number of CVs we receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants. Only those candidates who are successful will be contacted.