Audit Trainee: Flexible Summer Industry Placement (2026)

Price Bailey LLP; Norwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Norwich is seeking an Audit Trainee for a summer placement in 2026. This role offers the chance to learn from a variety of businesses, perform audit testing, and draft accounts. Ideal candidates are undergraduate students in their penultimate year with a strong interest in accountancy. The position includes benefits like 25 days of annual leave and contributions to a pension scheme, promoting flexibility and personal growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

4x life assurance

2 days paid for volunteering

Qualifications

• Undergraduate in your penultimate year of study required.
• Minimum of 112 UCAS points at A-Level or equivalent.
• Strong interest in an accountancy career is essential.
• Excellent written and oral communication ability required.
• Good IT skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Introduction to businesses of various sizes.
• Substantive audit testing on financial accounts.
• Drafting straightforward accounts and basic tax computations.
• Opportunity for a graduate role post-placement.

Skills

Team player

Interest in accountancy career

Excellent communication

Good IT skills

Education

Undergraduate in penultimate year

112 UCAS points at A-Level or equivalent

Job description

A leading accountancy firm in Norwich is seeking an Audit Trainee for a summer placement in 2026. This role offers the chance to learn from a variety of businesses, perform audit testing, and draft accounts. Ideal candidates are undergraduate students in their penultimate year with a strong interest in accountancy. The position includes benefits like 25 days of annual leave and contributions to a pension scheme, promoting flexibility and personal growth.