Audit Trainee, York, September 2026

Azets Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A top accountancy firm in the UK seeks an Audit Trainee to learn auditing skills hands-on. You will assist on statutory audits, analyze data, and communicate with clients effectively. The position offers extensive training support, exam funding, and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for diverse candidates. Required qualifications include Level 4+ GCSEs in English and Maths, and a minimum of 96 UCAS points. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a career in accountancy in a supportive and dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Fully funded qualifications

24/7 GP access

Flexible working

Career progression

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK from your start date.
• Minimum of 96 UCAS points.
• Not suitable if currently studying for or hold a degree.

Responsibilities

• Attend internal audit planning meetings.
• Gain understanding of client business for audit testing.
• Perform regular audit testing to provide assurance.

Skills

Right to work in the UK

Level 4+ GCSE in English

Level 4+ GCSE in Maths

Minimum of 96 UCAS points

4 Highers graded B or above in Scotland

Education

No undergraduate or master’s degree

Job description

Audit Trainee

You'll be supported from day one, learning from experienced colleagues while gaining hands‑on experience.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK from your start date.
• England & Wales: Level 4+ GCSE English & Maths.
• Minimum of 96 UCAS points.
• Scotland: 4 Highers, grade B or above, including English & Maths.
• Note: this role is not suitable if you are currently studying for, or already hold, an undergraduate or master’s degree.

Why Azets Early Careers?

• Learning Opportunities: First‑class training plus support to complete your qualification, study days, mentoring, and buddy support.
• Supportive Network: Managers and peer network creating a collaborative, encouraging environment.
• Fun & Dynamic Culture: Social engagement, community involvement, and exciting work experiences.

Joining our Audit & Assurance team

What does an Audit Associate do? Our Audit & Assurance department is the largest of our service offerings at Azets, with many clients of varying sizes across a broad range of industries. The service we provide has a meaningful impact not only on our clients and the communities we serve, but also the wider business and audit community.

Role

As an Audit Associate, you will play a key part in the success of our Audit & Assurance department. This will begin with you building your auditing skills and knowledge by providing assistance on statutory audits, which will involve applying your expanding technical knowledge to real life scenarios, problem solving, analysing data and presenting your findings.

It will involve a combination of working in the local office and at client premises. Collaboration with fellow associates, audit seniors, managers and partners will be an essential part of your role. In the first year of your role you can expect to be involved in the following:

Your responsibilities

• Attending internal audit planning meetings
• Working with clients to gain an understanding of their business and internal processes to aid planning for audit testing
• Performing regular audit testing to provide assurance over financial statements
• Working with clients to obtain specific audit evidence required
• Using our audit technologies to analyse client financial information, checking for areas of risk and error
• Attending client stock counts to verify physical assets
• Reviewing financial statements prepared either by the client or Azets team
• Communicating regularly and effectively with clients, both in person and virtually
• Sending queries to clients to provide evidence of amounts and reconciling them with expectations
• Scheduling regular catch‑ups with both the client and your team to ensure you are working towards the audit signing deadline
• Communicating with your seniors when there is a difference between evidence provided by the client and data stated on the financial statement

Qualifications

The qualification that will be undertaken for this position will be the AAT.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are proud to be a Mindful Employer and Disability Confident Employer. Creating an inclusive workplace isn’t just a statement – it’s something we live every day. At Azets, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Even if your experience doesn’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – you might be a great fit for another opportunity.

Contact

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Benefits for Early Careers

• Study Support & Exams: Fully funded qualifications, paid study leave and exam fees, plus mentoring and a dedicated buddy to support you through training.
• Wellbeing & Support: 24/7 GP access, mental health support, Employee Assistance Programme, and a friendly, inclusive workplace culture that puts people first.
• Life Outside Work: Flexible and hybrid working, time off on your birthday, holiday purchase scheme, discounts and perks platform, and community volunteering days.
• Career Progression: Clear career pathways, structured training plans, mentoring from experienced colleagues, and real responsibility from day one.
• FlexHub: Customise your benefits package to suit your needs – from health plans to lifestyle perks.

About Azets

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