Audit Trainee

Price Bailey LLP; Norwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established firm of accountants in Norwich is seeking an Audit Trainee for a 12-month industry placement. You will conduct substantive audit testing on financial accounts, draft basic accounts, and tax computations while gaining exposure to various businesses. The successful candidate should be in their penultimate year with strong communication skills and a minimum of 112 UCAS points. Benefits include 25 days annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

4x life assurance

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Achieved a minimum of 112 UCAS points at A-Level or equivalent.
• Strong interest in an accountancy career.

Responsibilities

• Conduct substantive audit testing on financial accounts.
• Draft straightforward accounts and basic tax computations.

Skills

Team player

Written communication

Oral communication

IT skills

Education

Undergraduate in penultimate year

Job description

At Price Bailey, we provide exciting opportunities for training, personal growth and career engagement. We believe in fostering happiness andsubjects fulfillment in your work, whilst supporting and inspiring you to grow. We understand that your life extends beyond the workplace, which is why our Smart Working culture promotes flexibility, allowing you to choose when and where you work, whilst still providing excellent client care.

A well-established firm of chartered-tailed accountants and business advisors, we offer a wide range of services, including auditing, accounting, tax and corporate finance. We proudly serve a diverse client base across the UK and internationally, with a strong focus on entrepreneurial owner‑managed businesses that share our passion for innovation.

What do the team do?

The Audit & Assurance príteam predominately undertakes audit and other assurance work on behalf of our clients, however, they are also responsible for accounts preparation and tax computations too. We have audit clients across a range of sectors around the UK, from smaller not‑for‑profit organisations to entrepreneurial SMEs and through to large listed groups. No job is the same and we can guarantee variety, plus the opportunity to learn from a range of talented individuals, no matter your level.

What will I be doing?

As an Audit Trainee on a 12‑month industry placement you will work full‑time and have the opportunity to experience the following:

• An introduction to businesses of various sizes from a range of sectors
• Substantive audit testing on financial accounts prepared by our clients
• Drafting of straightforward accounts and drafting basic tax computations
• A placement with us may lead to an offer of a graduate role
• The start date for this industry placement will be a date to be confirmed in summer 2026

What experience do I need?

• An undergraduate inasaki your penultimate year of study (minimum criteria)
• Achieved a minimum of 112 UCAS points at A‑Level or equivalent (minimum criteria)
• A team player with a strong interest in an accountancy career
• Excellent written and oral communication ability
• Good IT skills

What's on offer?

On top of a competitive salary, you'll Γalso benefit from:

• 25 days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• 4x life assurance
• 2asserie days paid for volunteering

As part of your application you will be required to write a covering letter (no more than 250 words) setting out why you are interested in the opportunity and what you hope to achieve from it.