Audit Placement

BK Plus Limited; Halifax; On-site; GBP 18,000 - GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit consultancy is offering a year-long placement for a University Student in Halifax, starting around June 2026. The successful candidate will work within the supportive Audit Team, assisting in various audit processes, including understanding client systems and analyzing financial statements. Strong organization, communication skills and proficiency in Excel are essential. In return, employees receive extensive support, discounts, and benefits, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Employee Discounts Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Full EAP platform with 24-hour online GP access

Death in service cover

Qualifications

• Strong organisation and communication skills needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
• Proficiency with technology, especially Excel, is essential.
• Rudimentary knowledge of accounting and auditing principles is advantageous.
• Full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining an understanding of client systems and processes.
• Completing audit planning including materiality and sample size calculations.
• Analyzing financial statements for anomalies.
• Liaising with clients to complete audit procedures.
• Attending and performing year end stock counts.

Skills

Strong organisation skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with technology, specifically Excel

Ability to work under pressure

Rudimentary knowledge of accounting and auditing principles

Job description

Location: Halifax Department: Accounting & Business Support

Overall Purpose

We have an exciting opportunity for a University Student to join our team in Halifax at the end of their second academic year. We are offering a year long placement opportunity within our supportive Audit Team commencing around June 2026.

Brief Job Description

The role will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Obtaining an understanding of client systems and processes to aid in determining the direction of testing.
• Client and industry research to aid in planning process, including risk identification
• Completing audit planning including materiality calculation and sample size calculations
• Completing designated assignments within a timely These will cover all aspects of the balance sheet and P&L
• Analysing financial statements for anomalies and regulatory compliance
• Liaising with clients to attain relevant information necessary to complete audit procedures
• Assisting senior staff with complex and significant risk
• Reporting and advising on identified internal control observations and misstatements to management
• Attending and performing year end stock counts

Requirements for the role

• Strong organisation and communication skills
• The ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Proficiency with technology, specifically Excel
• A rudimentary knowledge of accounting and auditing principles
• Full UK driving licence

In return you will receive:

• Support from an experienced team who have been through a similar programme
• Employee Discounts Scheme including; gym memberships, e-vouchers and holiday savings
• Cycle to work scheme
• Full EAP platform with 24 hour online GP access
• Death in service cover

Diversity & Inclusion at bk plus

At bk plus, inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We have an authentic focus on inclusion, enabling our people to feel they can bring their whole self to work and ensuring everyone feels supported, respected and confident to make a valuable contribution to our company and to our clients.